Internships
Accelerated Genetics internships provide valuable real-life experiences through a variety of opportunities working hands-on within the A.I. industry. These experiences will help individuals prepare for a future career. Each internship experience will take place during the summer months.
Accelerated Genetics offers college students internships in the following four areas: Sales & Service, Veterinarian, Marketing Communications, and Genetic Services.
Applications of cover letters and resumes for the Marketing Communications, Sales & Service, and Genetics Intern will be accepted between August 1st and November 15th of each year. The Veterinarian Intern applications will be accepted until March 1st.
Marketing Communications Intern
The Marketing Communications Intern will be responsible for a variety of projects within the areas of public relations, written communications, print advertising, audio visual, and web; as well as receive a broad-range of experience with all Accelerated Genetics programs and services.
The intern will be responsible for interviewing customers and writing feature articles for the company newsletter as well as writing general news releases. In addition, the intern will represent Accelerated Genetics at numerous functions throughout the summer including conventions, dairy shows and producer activities. Other duties include taking photographs, developing and designing brochures and various types of ads, assisting with social media programs, and working on the company website.
Besides having an understanding of the dairy and beef industries, a successful candidate should be proficient in both written and oral communication and have some experience with desktop publishing software. Training will be given in all areas.
Location: This Internship is based out of the Administrative Headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin, but does require some travel.
Send Resume & Cover Letter to:
Kari Stanek, Accelerated Genetics
E10890 Penny Lane
Baraboo, WI 53913
kstanek@accelgen.com
Application Deadline: November 15th
Sales & Service Interns
As a Sales and Service Intern, individuals will develop skills in artificial insemination, learn about reproductive services, such as estrus synchronization programs, as well as receive a broad-range of experience in all Sales division positions and Accelerated Genetics' programs. These internships are located within the Accelerated Genetics cooperative membership area of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. A home base is negotiable.
These interns will provide relief service for assigned A.I. Technicians, conduct market penetration studies and assist with retail sales routes. Other responsibilities will include assisting with progeny photography and representing Accelerated Genetics at various functions during the summer.
A successful candidate should have an understanding of the dairy and/or beef industries. Experience with cattle is required. Interns will be trained in A.I. breeding and sales, previous experience is advantageous, but not required.
Locations: These internships are located within Accelerated Genetics’ membership market (Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa). Home base is negotiable.
Send Resume & Cover Letter to:
Sue Lindloff, Accelerated Genetics
E10890 Penny Lane
Baraboo, WI 53913 or email
slindloff@accelgen.com
Application Deadline: November 15th
Genetic Services Intern
The Genetic Services Intern will assist with photography efforts of Accelerated Genetics’ dairy sires and offspring, which includes clipping and preparing the cattle. They also assist in hosting tours for international and domestic tour groups, as well as receive a broad-range of experience with all Accelerated Genetics' programs and services. This internship is based out of the Administrative Headquarters in Baraboo, Wis., but does require an extensive amount of travel. The majority of the internship will be spent within the Accelerated Genetics cooperative membership area of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois, but there may be the opportunity for travel into other portions of the U.S. Home base is negotiable.
The Genetic Services Intern will assist with locating and selecting Accelerated Genetics progeny for picturing and tour groups; work with the picturing crew in the preparation and photography of these daughters; host international and domestic tour groups; and coordinate travel itinerary.
Besides having a good understanding of the dairy industry, a successful candidate should have experience with dairy cattle, knowledge of dairy genetics, and the ability to judge and fit dairy cattle. Additionally, good communication and computer skills are important.
Location: This Internship is based out of the Administrative Headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin, but does require an extensive amount of travel. The majority of internship will be spent in Accelerated Genetics’ membership market (Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa); with the opportunity for travel in other markets. Home base is negotiable.
Send Resume & Cover Letter to:
Glen Jensen, Accelerated Genetics
E10890 Penny Lane
Baraboo, WI 53913
gjensen@accelgen.com
Application Deadline: November 15th
Veterinarian Intern
The Veterinarian Intern is based at the Accelerated Genetics Production Facilities in Westby, Wis. This intern will be responsible for a variety of projects within the areas of animal health and husbandry, as well as receive a broad-range of knowledge on all Accelerated Genetics programs and services.
The intern will be responsible for a wide-range of tasks, including working with the herd veterinarian on special projects, animal health procedures, blood testing, semen collections, semen processing, paperwork and record-keeping.
Besides having an understanding of the dairy and beef genetics industries, a successful candidate should be proficient in handling cattle and have some experience with basic animal health procedures. Further, candidates should be enrolled in a college of veterinary medicine. Training will be provided in all areas.
Send Resume & Cover Letter to:
Dr. David Brown, Accelerated Genetics
828 South Main Street
Westby, WI 54667
dbrown@accelgen.com
Application Deadline: March 1st
