The Dairy Sustainability and Animal Care intern will work with the Sustainability and Animal Care Team in Land O'Lakes Member Relations to ensure standards of animal care on-farm, as well as provide sustainability opportunities to our Dairy Members. This position provides opportunities to work on-farm with dairy cooperative members focusing on animal care and sustainability; network with leaders, key team members and industry professionals that work with our dairy members; participate in on-farm activities; learn about the cooperative structure and customer relationships; and develop communication skills working directly with dairy members while driving shared success.This individual will work with the entire Sustainability and Animal Care team and other Member Relations teams.The position will be based in Tulare, CA.
Some likely projects include: engaging with dairy farm member owners to conduct on-farm animal care pre-certification and compliance audits; leading a California pilot of National Milk's FARM workforce development strategy opportunity, communications and education with and for Land O'Lakes dairy member farms; and/or preparing, creating and executing a virtual on-farm tour with dairy member showcasing farm operation diversity.
Other duties as assigned will include supporting other sustainability, communication, and core services project execution; ride-along activities with various team members (local, on-farm); engaging with core services team (dairy field representatives) to learn knowledge areas including risk management, milk quality, and transportation; connecting with industry experts and attending sustainability focused meetings; and assisting with sustainability project execution including on-farm project visits.
Experience-Education:
Pursuing undergraduate (four-year degree) in Animal Science, Agriculture Communications, Agribusiness, Agriculture Education or related field
Minimum 3.0 GPA or above - prefer Sophomore or Junior year
Willingness to learn about dairy industry, animal husbandry, and on-farm sustainability
Interest in cooperative structure and cultivating understanding of cross functional teamwork
Dairy experience/exposure (preferred)
Competencies-Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on cross-functional teams
Organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work with agility and able to pivot - sustainability work changes every day
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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