Southwest Meat Association Internship - DEADLINE MARCH 13TH!
Ashley Grant
Southwest Meat Association – Summer 2020 Internship – Bryan, Texas
Southwest Meat Association is currently seeking an intern during summer 2020 for the 64th Annual Convention & Suppliers’ Showcase. The internship will primarily take place at our office in Bryan, TX, except for traveling to the convention in San Antonio, TX, July 22nd-25th.
The Southwest Meat Association was founded in 1957 by a group of Texas meat packers who came together to form an organization that would unite packers/processors with the goal of promoting goodwill, friendship, education, legislation, and better labor relations within the meat industry. The association was formally incorporated as the Texas Independent Meat Packers Association and has evolved through several names into the association it is today. SMA provides information and assistance to packer and processor members across the country, with a scope far exceeding that with which SMA was founded. While our industry operates in an unprecedented regulatory environment, it is increasingly important to establish links with companies of similar interests, and working together, influence positive public policy and promote business growth for the mutual benefit of all members.
Internship Overview:
The convention intern will perform under the direction of the CEO, Joe Harris, and other SMA employees. This internship will give a hands-on experience in every aspect of event management. The internship also presents a unique opportunity for the student to interact with numerous executives and managers in the meat & poultry industry. Prior to the event the intern will focus on administrative duties, planning, and logistics. During the event, the intern will focus and assist with event registration and continue to help coordinate the event.
Responsibilities:
The internship responsibilities are not limited to the following:
• Assisting with all things related to grounds, logistics, event registration, food, golf tournament, live & silent auction, and speakers.
• Assist with creative and media planning.
• Create graphics for print.
• Research marketing strategies and opportunities.
• Document event with pictures for social media content.
• Oversee convention student workers.
• Perform a variety of administration duties and additional tasks as assigned.
Schedule:
The internship will begin at the conclusion of 2020 spring semester. The exact start date is tentative and will be determine by the intern and SMA staff. The internship will conclude a couple of weeks after the convention. The internship will last approximately 13 weeks. Schedule is adjustable as needed to obtain school credit. The intern must be present throughout the convention, July 22nd thru July 25th in San Antonio, TX. Intern will be housed at the resort during the convention, paid for by SMA.
Work Environment:
Intern work from the SMA office in Bryan, TX for most of the position. A large amount of walking will be required during the convention. Attire during normal working hours at the office will be business casual. Intern must wear professional business attire during the convention, unless otherwise noted.
Requirements:
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, be detail oriented, professional, and creative.
• Be able to solve problems efficiently and effectively; have knowledge of conflict resolution.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and exercise good judgement.
• Exceptional phone etiquette, writing, editing, and proof-reading skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Have reliable transportation.
Education & Experience:
• Student in pursuit of a degree related to Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, Agricultural Communications, and/or Agricultural Marketing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Photoshop skills are a plus.
• Interest in event planning and/or meat industry.
TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and cover letter to the contact below. Also, include “Convention Internship” in the subject line. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Deadline to submit resume and cover letter is Friday, March 13th at 5:00pm CST.
Lacy Bates
Membership Development Manager
Southwest Meat Association