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Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies · 2 months ago

Public Policy & Commodity Division - Agricultural Insurance Intern

Lansing, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is seeking motivated students for a paid rotational internship opportunity. The intern will assist with programs and activities of the Public Policy & Commodity Division while gaining experience in various departments such as Claims, Underwriting, and Marketing.

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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 PPCD departments with planning Advisory/Task Force meetings and provide on-site assistance

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

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

Qualification

Legislative researchPolicy analysisAgricultural knowledgeOffice experienceCommunication skills

Required

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

Office experience preferred

Interest and experience with policy, politics and legislative process, legislative/historical research, and agriculture

Company

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies

Michigan Farm Bureau and the following Affiliated Companies constitute the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies: Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan, Great Lakes Ag Labor Services, LLC, MFB, Inc., Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association, Inc.

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