2027 Consumer Digital Marketing Internship

National Pork Board • Clive, IA

10d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Consumer Digital Marketing Intern reports to the Senior Director of Digital Marketing within the Market Growth Department and supports the coordination, organization, and execution of national consumer marketing initiatives intended to grow pork demand. This experiential internship provides hands-on exposure to digital marketing, multicultural campaigns, content management, and project coordination in the agriculture industry. The intern will support the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign, including Hispanic and Black American marketing initiatives, and learn how consumer insights, creative development, media, and measurement help connect with consumers and support America's pork producers.

The intern works with the Consumer Digital Marketing team, participates in internal and agency meetings, assists with marketing projects and resources, and learns about the strategies and decisions behind national consumer marketing. The internship lasts 12 weeks, with a preferred timeline of May through August 2027, and requires 40 hours per week. The position is based at the National Pork Board office in Clive, Iowa. Interns must secure their own summer housing; a living stipend is provided. The paid rate starts at $18 per hour for undergraduate students or $20 per hour for graduate students. There may be an opportunity to continue part time through Fall 2027. The application deadline is November 13, 2026.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Interest in digital marketing, consumer behavior, project management, and the agriculture or food industry.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when entering and organizing information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed.
• Enthusiasm for supporting the National Pork Board's mission to serve U.S. pork producers.
• Availability for a 12-week internship at 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Previous marketing experience.
• Previous WordPress experience.
• Graduate-level studies, for which the internship pay rate is $20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking marketing projects, maintaining timelines, organizing deliverables, documenting meeting notes and action items, and following up on milestones.
• Support website and digital content updates, including entering and organizing recipes, images, and other content in WordPress and related content management platforms.
• Assist with coordinating and implementing national and multicultural consumer marketing campaigns, including organizing campaign materials, creative assets, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain spreadsheets, project trackers, campaign calendars, and marketing databases, keeping information accurate, organized, and accessible.
• Participate in meetings and correspondence with external marketing agency partners, gaining exposure to campaign development, creative reviews, media execution, and project workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Business Intelligence, Communications, and other Market Growth functions, to understand how consumer insights, performance, and industry priorities inform campaign decisions.
• Learn about the pork industry, consumer audiences, and the National Pork Board's role in supporting producers through marketing programs that build awareness, consideration, and demand for pork.
• Help organize and maintain marketing resources, campaign materials, and updates for state pork associations and industry stakeholders.
• Take ownership of defined projects and assist with additional marketing and administrative activities as needed.
• Support the organization's mission to serve U.S. pork producers.

Benefits

• Paid internship starting at $18 per hour for undergraduate students or $20 per hour for graduate students.
• Living stipend for summer housing expenses.
• Opportunity to continue on a part-time basis through Fall 2027.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern