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AMSA 2019 Summer Communication Internship Opportunities
American Meat Science Association
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AMSA 2019 Summer Communication Internship Opportunities

American Meat Science Association

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Posted:
October 12, 2018
Location:
Champaign, Illinois
Salary:
Starting at 1500.00
Type:
Full Time - Internship
Category:
Internships - Internships
AMSA is an individual membership organization of meat scientists representing major university research and teaching institutions and meat processing companies in the United States and internationally. Our members conduct basic and applied research and education programs in muscle growth and development, meat quality, food safety, processing technology and consumer and marketing issues relevant to the international meat industry.

AMSA is currently seeking two students that meets our qualifications (see below). The deadline for applications is December 20, 2018.

Position: Communication and Technical Writing Intern
Location: Remote, intern will attend the 2019 RMC in Fort Collins, CO, June 20-27, 2019.
Time Period: May –August, 2019
Scholarship: $1500/month

Intern General Responsibilities:

  • Students will be assigned to help many different AMSA staff members with a variety of meetings and events at the RMC. AMSA staff members will direct the student in specific duties at meetings and events.
  • Students should be prepared for a wide range of responsibilities, including distribution of handouts, copying materials, overseeing committee meetings, setting up the student silent auction, setting up career fair booths and other general duties as required.
  • Students will assist with meeting the needs of attendees with the help of AMSA staff members. One of AMSA’s goals is to ensure the comfort of attendees at the RMC.
  • Students will assist in capturing and producing videos for the AMSA video podcast series.
  • Student will assist the AMSA Associate Executive Director in maintaining the AMSA consumer website, generating and posting content daily.
  • Student will engage in social media to promote the AMSA consumer website.
  • Student will assist in generating fact sheets and articles at the guidance of the AMSA staff and Scientific Information committee.
  • This AMSA internship will provide an excellent opportunity to network with people throughout the meat industry.

Interns will assist the AMSA Associate Executive Director in promoting AMSA through traditional media outlets, social media, and at the annual Reciprocal Meat Conference. RMC related tasks include assisting in their coordination, attending, and assisting in photography, videography and social media duties once on site. Other tasks include drafting internal news stories, scientific white papers, fact sheets and other projects web related projects as they arise.

Qualifications:
  • Must be an AMSA member
  • Excellent writing, research and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have own computer for assignments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications, internet, social media platforms, and email.
  • Minimum Junior-level college student at an accredited university at time of application (Senior-level and graduate students are encouraged to apply.)
  • Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
  • Must be available to attend the AMSA 72nd RMC in Fort Collins, CO, June 20-27, 2019.
  • Preferably have a background in (or working knowledge of) the meat and/or food industry
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
To Apply:
  • Complete the application questions below and include with your cover letter
  • Resume including references
  • Non-technical sample writing example (ex. publication article, newsletter, fact sheets)
  • College transcripts (must be emailed with application, official or unofficial transcript accepted)
  • All application materials must be submitted online at: http://careers.meatscience.org/
  • Application Questions to include and answer in your cover letter oPlease list any activities relevant to the communication internship for which you are applying for.
    1. Why are you interested in the AMSA Communication internship?
    2. Why you would like to work as the AMSA Communication internship?
    3. Please describe what tasks have you completed that required you to work independently?
    4. Describe your long-term career goals.

    This AMSA internship will provide an excellent opportunity to network with people throughout the meat industry.

NOTES:
2 openings.
About American Meat Science Association
The American Meat Science Association is the professional scientific society for individuals who create and apply science to efficiently provide safe and high quality meat. Headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, AMSA fosters communication and collaboration among its global membership. Key programs include the Reciprocal Meat Conference, Meat Judging and other student education initiatives, and publications.
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