Agricultural Retailers Association PAID Summer Intern - Public Policy, Communications, Membership
Summary
ARA offers a three-month internship program in its Washington, DC office. The program will include exposure to many aspects of ARA’s activity, including Membership, Public Policy, and Marketing & Communications. It is designed for college students to complete the summer of their sophomore or junior year in college, but any undergraduate may apply. Timing is flexible depending on the needs of the intern and of ARA, but the program is usually offered in the summertime.
Primary Duties
· Membership Support
o Update contact and member information in ARA’s membership database. This task will likely require research (online and telephone) to determine correct and accurate information.
o Preparation and distribution of ARA Member Benefits & Services.
o Preparation of member on-boarding notebooks, recruitment packets and other information.
o Preparation of membership reports and associated analysis.
o Create prospect lists and secure appointments for some specific industry events, such as the Southwest Fertilizer Conference.
· Public Policy
o Provide research and logistical support to ARA’s public policy team.
o Attend meetings and hearings to collect information and report back.
o Participate in federal advocacy work.
· Marketing & Communications
o Assist with preparation and dissemination of ARA’s Retailer Fact$ newsletter, and uploading content to ARA’s website and social media platforms.
o Provide assistance as needed with updating contacts in ARA’s media database.
· Other
o May include filing, copying, mailing and other clerical support tasks.
o Assist with preparations for ARA board meetings, special programs and annual conference as needed.
Qualifications & Essential Skills
· Strong technological/computer skills; experience with Salesforce software a bonus.
· Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced but intimate small-office environment.
· Agriculture related experience a bonus but not required.
· Ability to complete assigned tasks creatively with minimal supervision, and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Compensation
ARA offers a stipend of $1500 per month to help with expenses, or $12/hour for hours worked, whichever is greater. Travel and relocation costs, as well as living arrangements, are the responsibility of the intern. Reasonable travel expenses for association business will be reimbursed as provided in ARA’s Personnel Policy document, and travel dates will be provided as far in advance as possible.