Cornell Animal Science students and alumni consistently list internships, shadowing experiences, and job opportunities as the top ways to explore career options. Students come away from these experiences learning more about the career path they think (or thought!) they want to follow, as well as themselves! It is never too early or too late to begin exploring these options:
The CALS Career Development office provides a list of internships and summer jobs for students with interests across all disciplines of CALS, many of which may be of interest to students in Animal Science.
Agcareers.com allows you to search resources world-wide for available jobs and training. Some of these connections could help you learn more about internships or short-term employment opportunities, as well as full-time positions. Look for internships under the "Find A Job" menu tab at top, then Internships.
Here is the latest AgCareers Newsletter.
...and the AgCareers University Edition.
For a listing of open EXTENSION JOBS, check out:
Job Bank for Extension/Outreach Research and Higher Education Extension Positions
For more details about the actual steps in finding and implementing an internship, visit the Agriculture Science major's Internship page .
Check this out:
Disney Internships - for interesting internship opportunities for Science / Horticulture / Zoology majors.
New on 2/14/12:
Dairy Farm Sales Trainee Contact:
Location: Cortland County, NY - USA
Entry Level
Salary: $35,000 - $50,000
Full Benefits: Yes
General Comments
Regional feed company with excellent training program seeks entry-level sales professional to call on dairy farms in Cortland County, NY. Candidate must be familiar with Cortland County, NY.
To be considered for this job candidates must have
· A BS degree in dairy, animal science or agriculture
· An understanding of how a dairy farm operates
· A passion for agriculture
· Sales aptitude or sales abilities
· The desire to live in Cortland County for a long time
· Strong verbal communication skills
Rebecca Kohn • Talent Acquisition Specialist
Affinity Executive Search
3841 North 51 Avenue• Hollywood• FL • 33021
Phone: (954) 404-6253
Email: Rebecca@affinitysearch.com
Web:http://www.affinitysearch.com
Deadline March 10, 2012 or when job is filled
New on 1/26/12:
Company: American Society of Animal Science
Position: Science writing internship
Job description: The American Society of Animal Science is looking for two interns to work for eight weeks this summer. Internship runs from the week of June 11 to the week of Aug. 3. Interns will work with the ASAS Scientific Communications Associate to write press releases, write and edit online content, produce podcasts and create video content for ASAS sites. Interns will also travel for one week, expenses paid, to Phoenix, Arizona to report on the ASAS annual meeting.
Requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university program. Applicants must be willing to provide proof of health insurance. Applicants must have writing experience, and they should be comfortable writing about science for a non-scientific audience. Applicants must be willing to live in Champaign, Illinois during the eight week internship. Interns will be expected to work 40 hours per week. Interns will be responsible for travel expenses to Champaign and for finding housing in Champaign.
Salary: $1,500 per month for two months.
Applications due: March 1, 2012
Please submit a cover letter, CV with references, and two writing samples. Any questions or application materials should be sent to Madeline McCurry-Schmidt at MadelineMS@asas.org.
New on 1/9/12:
The Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2) is now seeking applications for the 2012 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (C2B2/NSF REU)!
Apply now to spend your summer researching renewable fuels, chemicals, and products in Colorado.
Please see the C2B2/NSF REU Brochure for details and visit www.C2B2web.org for application requirements.
- Students from all majors are eligible to apply! Applicants should be interested in researching bioenergy.
- Applications from underrepresented students are strongly encouraged.
- U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to receive funding.
- Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the time of participation.
Completed applications must be received as of February 26, 2012 at 11:59 PM.
Questions? E-mail C2B2@colorado.edu or call 303.735.2503.