OMAHA, Neb., (January 25, 2011) –The American Shorthorn Association (ASA) and the American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) seek individuals interested in a full-time paid summer internship. This is an outstanding opportunity to attain training and work experience in an association atmosphere. The intern will assist with programs of the ASA and AJSA activities, such as the planning and execution of the 2011 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference, including but not limited to press releases, creative design work, media contact, correspondence with planning committees, and data and entry input and organization.

Applicants should be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college and have an interest in working in an agriculture-related field after college. Located at the ASA headquarters in Omaha, Neb. with beginning and ending dates flexible, the intern will assist with the daily in-office preparations for various ASA activities, correspondence, communications, as well as other work as assigned. Computer skills and experience with communications and agriculture are desired.

More information can be found at www.shorthorn.org or by contacting Amanda Reeson, 402.393.7200 or amandar@shorthorn.org. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference by March 1, 2011 to the American Shorthorn Association: Internship, 8288 Hascall Street, Omaha, NE 68124.