About the role#
This internship supports the Illinois Farm Bureau communications and social media efforts. You will help develop and execute content that reaches target audiences across the right platforms. You will gain hands-on experience by creating, writing, editing, and scheduling social media content. You will also assist with social media planning, monitoring, and other communications projects. All work must align with IFB priorities and brand standards. Please note that hours may vary based on project and event needs, and some travel may be required.
What you'll do#
- Create, write, edit, and schedule content for social media channels.
- Help develop and execute social media strategies.
- Assist with planning, monitoring, and various communications projects.
- Ensure all content aligns with IFB brand standards.
What you'll need#
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
- Experience creating social media content, including graphics, photography, and short-form video.
- Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or social media scheduling platforms.
- Interest in agriculture, rural communities, or nonprofit communications.
- Ability to stay organized, be dependable, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Current pursuit of a degree in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism.
Location & details#
- Location: Bloomington, Illinois.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Illinois Farm Bureau does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Illinois Farm Bureau
The Illinois Farm Bureau is a nonprofit membership organization based in Bloomington. It started in 1916 as the Illinois Agricultural Association. The organization represents about two-thirds of the farmers in the state through 95 county bureaus. It advocates for agricultural interests in legislative arenas and provides marketing and educational services to its members.
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