ADAI Student Externship
About The Role
Experience the exciting externship opportunity with the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) at the Indiana State Fair Dairy Bar
Required Skills And Competencies:
- Technical Skills - Proficient in food knowledge
Proficient with safety and sanitation guidelines in a production kitchen - Analytical Skills - Ability to manage large volume production and calculation of needs for the shift
- Communication Skills - Strong verbal skills in a large group of workers
Ability to articulate needs to other staff and management
Ability to communicate with non-professional food service workers - Problem Solving - Ability to make decisions independently and solve complex problems dealing with high volume food production
- Teamwork - Ability to work independently and with team in large groups
Ability to delegate tasks to volunteers - Project Management - Ability to multitask and perform wide variety of tasks
Externship Responsibilities
Complete your degree externship requirement with an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Indiana State Fair.
Train for the grand opening in August and work through the bustling state fair season.
Continue your experiential field opportunity and contribute to the success of the property's largest free-standing concession.
Gain hands-on experience in the dairy industry through the preparation of dairy foods, sanitation, marketing, and customer service through this first-of-its-kind externship with the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI).
Perks
- Season Parking Permit
- Daily Fair Admission
- Three (3) uniform t-shirts
- Free Dairy Bar Food
Externship Timeline
- Training intervals in July (hours TBD)
- Fair Hours: 48 hours/week (August 7 - August 23, closed on Mondays)
- Concludes: August 23, 2026
- Season Parking Permit
- Daily Fair Admission
- Three (3) uniform t-shirts
- Free Dairy Bar Food
- Health & Wellness
- Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Financial & Retirement Benefits
- All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
Education Requirements
HOSP 280 Externship Requirement. Must be enrolled in Summer HOSP 280 class while training for the opening day of the Indiana State Fair.