2027 Select Sires, Inc. Internship - Beef

About the role

Select Sires Inc., based in Plain City, Ohio, is a leader in providing high-quality semen, genetics, and services to enhance the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. As a farmer-owned cooperative, Select Sires supplies farmers and ranchers worldwide with top-tier genetics and support programs. The company is seeking a Beef Intern to support its beef operations team at the Plain City, OH facility. This temporary, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reports to the Beef Operations Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive representation of Select Sires, Inc.’s mission and core values.
• Support the beef team with upcoming activities while gaining a deeper understanding of the Select Sires beef business and industry.
• Gather missing beef bull data points and support photos for the website and beef sire directory.
• Potentially assist the barn crew in domesticating BART bulls upon admittance.
• Assist the Beef Operations Administrator with projects related to BART, acquisition, and production.
• Provide support for international beef tours, including bull and progeny photos.
• Assist with all details around beef team activities and breeding projects.
• Ride along on breeding projects to gain hands-on experience with beef customers and representatives.
• Capture information for bull marketing purposes.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with schedules and duties subject to change to meet departmental needs.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent database skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to plan and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Comfortable working independently while maintaining team communication.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and act on them.
• Beef animal handling experience.
• Photography and videography skills.

Required Education and Experience

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree, with preference for an agricultural background or experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two years of secondary education.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.