Missouri State Fair-Marketing
2027 Summer Internship Opportunity
The Missouri State Fair is one of the oldest in the nation. The fairgrounds, which cover 597 acres in Sedalia (Pettis County), are open year-round, providing facilities for horse and livestock shows, art and craft festivals, camping, rallies and other events. During the annual fair held in August, visitors enjoy educational and recreational activities, a carnival midway and musical entertainment.
The Missouri State Fair continues to be the state’s largest agricultural and tourism event, with exhibits showcasing livestock, row crops, horticulture and floriculture. The State Fair plays an important role in shaping Missouri agriculture, contributing to the state’s economy and educating the public about the importance and necessity of agriculture. It features agribusiness exhibits and displays of Missouri-produced commodities.
We are currently looking for four (4) Marketing Interns to work Summer 2027 (May 17th – Aug 22nd) for the Missouri State Fair. You will gain real-life experiences working for the annual Missouri State Fair!
Free housing can be included on the Fairgrounds, which consists of one bedroom & bathroom in the Historic Administration Building. Limited meals may be provided during the 11-day Fair.
Salary: $15.00/HR
What you’ll do:
- Media relations
- Special event and contest planning/execution
- Public relations activities – eblasts and news releases
- Social media administration/monitoring
- Promotional material design and distribution
- General office work- answering phones, emails, organizing files
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be a current college student (Freshman through Graduate School) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. All are welcome to apply, but generally those pursuing degrees in Agriculture-related fields including Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing or Journalism are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in Missouri agriculture and creative communications
- Detail-oriented and thrives under pressure
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign)
- Understands basic photography, videography and graphic design principles
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok)
Any questions, please direct to: hr@mda.mo.gov
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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