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MCFB Grassroots Engagement Internship

Application Deadline August 20th, 2025

Are you searching for an opportunity to gain experience in agriculture advocacy? Welcome to Maricopa County Farm Bureau!

Details

Internship Length: September 1-November 30
Hours: 15 Hours/Week
Paid: Yes-$15/Hour
Location: Hybrid; Remote + Required in-person attendance for meetings in Maricopa County
Report to: Executive Director

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a current student or recent graduate studying agriculture, communications, political science, economics, or law. A strong agriculture background is preferred but not required; though a strong passion for agriculture is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

Weekly Blog

Craft one blog post per week with focus on current issues for Maricopa County agriculture
800 word minimum

Member-Focused Communications

Conduct research within the membership to identify opportunities for support and communication from MCFB
Identify potential new opportunities for MCFB to engage with membership
Assist in coordinating member attendees for Arizona Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Content Creation

During meetings and events, gather photo and video content to post for social media and the website
Create one post per week for each social channel to highlight blog topic

Membership Growth

Identify and communicate with three new organizations with partnership potential
Discover opportunities for MCFB to engage with potential new members; whether in person or digitally
Outline strategy to increase brand awareness for MCFB

Meetings