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YOUNG CATTLEMEN WILL BLOOM IN SPRING INTERNSHIP ROLES

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and the Ohio Beef Council will be welcoming five interns for the Spring 2022 semester, beginning in January and continuing through the latter part of April depending on the position. These interns will will get to work behind the scenes at the Ohio Beef Expo along with many other opportunities. Each internship will require approximately 20 hours per week and is flexible based upon academic course schedules.

Each successful candidate will receive a scholarship based on availability during the duration of the internship. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Attn: Internship, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040 or by email to cattle@ohiocattle.org prior to October 1, 2021. For more information call 614873-6736 or visit ohiocattle.org.

Industry Relations Intern

Want to learn more about major beef industry events? The primary responsibilities of this internship include coordinating and executing the Ohio Beef Expo trade show. In addition, this intern will enhance their communication skills through the promotion and advertisement of the Ohio Beef Expo. The candidate will help facilitate other various association activities and industry events.

Public Relations Intern

The public relations internship is ideal for the student who wants to refine their communication skills. This intern will be responsible for the Annual Meeting & Banquet and Ohio Beef Expo press releases both prior to and after the events. The candidate will also assist with the production of the Ohio Cattleman magazine. The candidate will also help facilitate various association activities and industry events while providing opportunities to learn more about event photography and social media.

Member Services Intern

Members are the heart of the OCA. The Member Services intern’s responsibilities will focus on coordinating OCA’s membership campaigns. This intern will provide support to Ohio Young Cattlemen’s programs and membership updates and newsletters. Additionally, this intern will work with industry leaders while helping coordinate the Cattlemen at the Capital event at the Ohio Statehouse and the Membership Booth in the Ohio Beef Expo trade show.

Youth Activities Intern

Help foster the next generation of industry leaders in this position focusing on coordinating the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show including fundraising and show management. This position will work closely with the Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) Program and its Stockmanship Division. The candidate will also assist with other various association activities and industry events.

Beef Improvement Intern

Herd improvement is crucial to the Ohio beef industry. The Beef Improvement intern’s responsibilities include the organization of Ohio Beef Expo’s breed shows and sales and the Genetic Pathway. The intern will help coordinate and execute producer education programs such as Beef 509/510 and Beef Quality Assurance. The candidate will also assist with other various association activities and industry events.

A few of last year’s Spring interns enjoying new friendships as they worked together to help plan and coordinate an unusual Ohio Beef Expo.

OVER 20 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO CATTLE INDUSTRY STUDENTS

Several college scholarships are currently available to cattle industry youth through the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF). These scholarships are administered in conjunction with the following organizations and individuals.

Tagged for Greatness

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by the sale of Ohio’s beef specialty license plates. For information on purchasing beef plates, contact the Foundation office at 614-873-6736.

Cattlemen’s Country Club

Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year program or a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a college or university majoring in an agricultural or non-agricultural program. This scholarship is made possible by proceeds from the beef putt-putt golf course at the Ohio State Fair.

Saltwell Expo Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is sponsored by Saltwell Western Store, owned by Jay and Sally Puzacke and the Ohio Beef Expo. The scholarship is funded by a percentage of sales from the official line of Expo clothing sold through Saltwell’s trade show booth at the Ohio Beef Expo.

Noah Cox Memorial Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a college student who is enrolled in a two-year or four-year program or a graduating high school senior who plans to attend a college or university majoring in a agricultural or non-agricultural program. This scholarship was created in honor of Noah Cox who passed away in May 2017.

Cattlemen’s Gala Scholarship

Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are enrolled in an agricultural program or a graduating high school senior who plans to study agriculture at a college or university. This scholarship is made possible by the annual Cattlemen’s Gala Celebration and Fundraiser.

To Apply

Applications are now being accepted and are due Oct. 31, 2021. Note: Applicants are only eligible to receive one Foundation scholarship per calendar year. Interested students can fill out the application using the form on ohiocattle.org/foundation/scholarships. Please contact the office at 614-873-6736 with any questions.

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