Agricultural Career Center

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is seeking an energetic and organized Membership Sales Intern to assist with outreach and engagement activities designed to grow and retain membership. This limited-term, seasonal internship provides hands-on experience in event coordination, marketing, and member relations while supporting the organization’s overall membership goals.

• Recruit and coordinate volunteers and staff for membership outreach events.
• Provide training, tools, and resources to ensure effective member and prospect engagement.
• Serve as the on-site coordinator for assigned events, ensuring smooth daily operations.

• Welcome and engage visitors at organizational exhibits or outreach booths.
• Encourage membership renewals and new memberships through meaningful conversations and value-based messaging.
• Achieve established membership goals for renewals and new memberships for each event or activity.
• Promote and manage incentive programs or giveaways to drive engagement.
• Utilize approved talking points and materials to communicate key membership benefits such as advocacy, leadership development, industry expertise, and member-exclusive services.

• Welcome and engage visitors at organizational exhibits or outreach booths with meaningful conversations and value-based messaging. 
• Achieve established membership sales goals for renewals, new and winback memberships.
• Promote and manage incentive programs or giveaways to drive engagement.
• Utilize approved talking points and materials to communicate key membership benefits such as advocacy, leadership development, industry expertise, and member-exclusive services.
• Engage in membership sales conversations on the phone utilizing established prospect lists.
• Engage in membership sales conversations with group member prospects
• Create and organization prospect lists utilizing multiple sources to develop leads for individual and group memberships 

• Manage lists of members and prospects gathered during events.
• Send timely post-event communications (thank-you notes, winner notifications, membership information, etc.).
• Coordinate with communications tools and platforms (e.g., Propfuel or similar) to ensure consistent and effective outreach.

• Collect volunteer and staff feedback on event effectiveness.
• Analyze member engagement results and recommend strategies for future improvements.
• Evaluate event materials, displays, and promotional tactics for effectiveness and return on investment.
• Research and recommend data collection or point-of-sale tools (such as tablets, QR codes, or mobile payment options) to improve future events.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with the public and working in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

WHO WE ARE

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs. 

SELECT SIRES, INC MISSION

With the highest integrity, maximize the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world.

SELECT SIRES, INC. CORE VALUES

Integrity | Dedication | Respect | Innovation

Select Sires, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Livestock Technician - Feeder. This hourly, non-exempt position is at our Plain City, OH facility and reports to the Production Supervisor. The starting wage for a Livestock Technician - Feeder is $16.50 per hour. 

Specific duties and responsibilities of a Livestock Technician - Feeder include, but are not limited to,

• Serve as a positive representative of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
• Cleanse and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment,
• Mix feed for total mixed ration,
• Deliver feed to designated barns,
• Operate company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and farm equipment
• Perform general livestock care, including feeding, cleaning, moving bulls and steers, health testing, veterinary treatments, and hoof trimming

A Livestock Technician - Feeder's work schedule is Wednesday through Friday and every other weekend 9:00am – 7:30pm. Holiday and weekend work on a rotating schedule is required. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs.

SELECT SIRES, INC. COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE GROWTH AND SUCCESS

Select Sires is a team-oriented atmosphere, encouraging employees to take greater responsibility for their careers to grow personally and professionally.

• Select Sires offers employees competitive compensation packages that include flexible benefits,
• Professional development through mentoring and internal and external training,
• Advancement opportunities through career planning,
• A culture instilled by a commitment to excellence, a passion for customer success, and high ethical standards,
• A focus that includes work/life balance,
• Community-oriented mindset as a major contributor to local organizations and events

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A LIVESTOCK TECHNICIAN - FEEDER: 

• Great verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Capability to prioritize tasks.
• Capacity to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Reliable means of transportation to report to work on-time

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A LIVESTOCK TECHNICIAN - FEEDER:

• High school diploma or equivalent.