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 Corporate Communications Intern. This temporary, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position is at our Plain City, Ohio, facility and reports to Terri Smith, Director of North America Marketing. Specific duties and responsibilities of a Corporate Communications Intern include, but are not limited to,

• Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
• Main responsibilities include the production of Select Sires’ yearly breeding calendars and writing press releases and customer testimonials
• Help coordinate trade show logistics and materials
• Assist with desktop publishing projects, including advertisements, brochures and flyers
• Perform clerical duties
• Participate in photoshoots

A Corporate Communications Intern's work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. 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

Requirements

  REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS INTERN: 

• Must have strong grammar and writing skills and a focus on details
• Must have  basic journalism and/or public relations knowledge; experience with desktop design (Adobe Creative Suite) is a must, knowledge of Associated Press Style is a plus

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF A CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS INTERN: 

• Major in communications, or in dairy- or animal-science with a communications focus, or a related area of study
• Familiarity with dairy cattle pedigrees

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF A CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS INTERN:

• Students in their junior or senior year are preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A Corporate Communications Intern:

• Seldomly (0-1 hours) floor lift (0-17"), knee lift (18" -29"), waist lift (30" -36"), chest lift (37" -60"), overhead lift (>60"), push/pull or carry up to 20 lbs.
• Seldomly (0-1 hours) climb stairs, squat/kneel, crawl, twist or bend/stoop
• Constantly (6-8 hours) sit or stand/walk

DISCLAIMER The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be asked to perform. Select Sires retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties, and responsibilities to the employee at any time, with or without notice. WORK AUTHORIZATION Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within three business days of the first day of employment. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Select Sires, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Select Sires, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Select Sires, Inc. expressly prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Select Sires, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.   Learn more and apply www.selectsires.com/Careers Note to Agency Recruiters: Select Sires does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from such submissions. All unsolicited resumes submitted to Select Sires colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be deemed the property of Select Sires. Agencies must have a valid, fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work in place prior to submitting candidates.