Public Policy & Commodity Division - Agricultural Insurance Intern

OBJECTIVE

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding paid rotational internship opportunity with one of Michigan’s top ranked workplaces?  Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is seeking motivated students to join our team!  

During this fourteen-week rotational internship program, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Claims, Agency, Marketing, the Public Policy and Commodity Division of Michigan Farm Bureau and Underwriting while receiving a realistic job preview of each area. As an intern, you will receive training and support from managers of each division mentioned above and will have the opportunity to work on various projects. You will also be required to complete a Capstone Presentation detailing your experience at the end of the summer to Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies leadership team.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To assist with programs and activities of the Public Policy & Commodity Division (PPCD).

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Conservation and Regulatory Relations Specialist

The Public Policy & Commodity Division (PPCD) Intern is a part of the Agricultural Insurance Internship. The Agricultural Insurance Internship is a partnership between five different departments within Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies. Interns who are a part of the Agricultural Insurance Internship will get to have unique experiences in our Claims, Underwriting, Marketing, Agency and Public Policy & Commodity Division spaces. While you will be hired into one space, you will go through rotational Wednesdays, where you spend each Wednesday within one of the five departments listed in the Agricultura Insurance Internship. 

All summer interns will also have the opportunity to participate in the following events:

Intern Meet-n-Greet

Lansing Lugnuts Game

Intern Farm Visit

Additionally, all summer interns will participate in the Capstone Presentation. This will be a presentation to recap your summer with Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies, the projects you worked on and any other information regarding your internship. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist PPCD staff and Regional Managers as needed with planning local District Policy Development meetings and provide on-site assistance. Explore and develop recommendations for utilizing online and other communication tools for engaging members in policy discussion. Assist staff in entering participant data into the organization’s database.

Assist PPCD departments with planning Advisory/Task Force meetings and provide on-site assistance. Assist staff in entering participant data into the organization’s database.

Assist PPCD staff with efforts for ongoing or new programs/issues across the Division such as, but not limited to: research on relevant topics/issues, the value of membership based on legislative/regulatory success, Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program promotion, environmental permitting program impacts, and more. This may include specific project(s) for the intern to complete.

Assist with reviewing material related to policy, legislation, and politics on Michigan Farm Bureau’s Website and offer recommendations for improvements.

Willing to travel and assist with events and programs throughout the state with use of company fleet vehicle (if available) or mileage reimbursement of personal vehicle.

Assist legislative counsels with member engagement opportunities at the state Capitol on key legislative issues.

Process and distribute communication, attend company functions, and complete other responsibilities in the Public Policy & Commodity Division as assigned.

Assist with member inquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must be currently enrolled at a college or university and have declared a major course of study moving closer to (or working toward) graduation.

Experience: Office experience preferred. Interest and experience with policy, politics and legislative process, legislative/historical research, and agriculture.