Marketing and Communications Internship

Reporting to the Vice President - Marketing and Corporate Communications, the student will have the opportunity to participate in and learn about marketing and communications strategies, projects, and initiatives, including but not limited to:

• Rebrand initiatives
• Centralized event development and management
• Collateral creation and metrics reporting

The opportunity also allows the student to learn and develop multi-channel marketing and communications tools such as customer segmentation and messaging, website design and user experience, as well as strategy and tactics for employee-based communication initiatives.  Suitable candidates must be able to balance competing priorities with deadlines in a high-stakes environment.

The People You Will Work With

The position will work closely with the Vice President as well as other members of the Marketing and Communications team. Additionally, this role will interact with areas across the enterprise.

Where and When You Will Work

The position will be remote or hybrid. Any in-person work will be performed at Farmer Mac’s Washington, DC office. Work may be performed during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m. eastern time, for 32 hours per week during the summer break.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Interest in agricultural markets a plus;
• Solid Microsoft Office skills and/or experience with technical tools/social media
• Strong educational record of achievement with an equally strong desire to learn
• Must be self-motivated and work well both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to details are a must
• Successful candidates must share Farmer Mac values and demonstrate an ability to work collegially and collaboratively

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled undergraduate (rising junior or senior) or graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Advertising and Marketing, Digital Media Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Industrial Psychology
• Minimum GPA of 3.4