ACEL Weekly Update – February 27, 2015

Upcoming Events:

February 28 – ACT’s Agricultural Communication CDE Bootcamp
March 4 – ACT Meeting, 6pm, 108 AA
March 7 – ACT’s Lindsay Hill Basketball Tournament
March 10 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA 205
March 25 – Ag Ed Society’s Influential Buckeyes, 6-8pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
April 1 – ACT’s Earl McMunn Contemporary Issues in Agriculture Forum
April 14 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA Auditorium
April 15 – ACT Meeting, 6pm, 108 AA
April 16 – CFAES Recognition Banquet – Tickets now on sale!
April 21 – ACEL Spring Recognition Event
April 24 – CFAES AgLympics

News

ACEL Spring Recognition Event Date Set
The 2nd Annual ACEL Spring Recognition Event will be held on Tuesday, April 21. Additional details will be emailed soon!

Calling all HOOPSTARS!
The Lindsay Hill Memorial Basketball Tournament is just around the corner! ACT will once again be hosting the 3-on-3-basketball tournament at the ARC on March 7th at 9 a.m. Teams must consist of at least three people and no more than four. Registration will be $25 a team with a cash prize to the top three teams. All benefits will go to the Lindsay Hill Endowment Fund! If you would like to register, visit www.go.osu.edu/HillBasketball. Additional questions about the event can be directed to hillball3on3@gmail.com or Allison Mangun.11 or Joel Penhorwood.15.

Logo Design Contest
New Harvest Urban Farmers Market is looking for a college student to design a logo. The designer of the logo selected to be used will receive a $25 gift card. Additional details and specifications here.

ACT’s Design and Photography Workshop
Interested in learning how to use Adobe’s Photoshop and InDesign? Want to learn how to use a DSLR and take better photos? ACT has the workshops for you! Join us on Friday, March 6 at either of the workshops.
9:00-11:30am Introductory Photography Workshop: Learn what makes a good photo and how to operate a DSLR camera
Sign up: http://go.osu.edu/ACTphotography
1:00-3:30pm Design Workshop: Learn how to use Adobe’s Photoshop and InDesign programs
Sign up: http://go.osu.edu/ACTdesign
Each workshop is $10. You may attend both if interested (registration required).The workshops will be held in Ag Admin 205 and 207.

Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Persons wishing to nominate an individual who he or she believes is deserving of consideration for induction into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame may download a nomination form by clicking here. Nomination forms, along with three letters of recommendation, must be submitted by March 31, 2015, in order to be eligible for consideration in 2015.

Have a sandwich named after you! 
Sloopy’s Diner in the Ohio Union is now accepting nominations and applications for the 6th Annual Sloopy’s Diner Sandwich Club. Sloopy’s Diner at the Ohio Union Sandwich Club Award is reserved for a group of outstanding individuals and organizations who have dedicated time, talent and energy to better our community. These awards will honor those that embody the spirit of the Ohio Union and truly know what it is to be a Buckeye! All faculty, staff, students, alumni, departments, student organizations, and alumni societies are encouraged to apply and/or nominate by March 8, 2015. For more information, please visit http://go.osu.edu/sandwich and contact Alexandra Lawrence at lawrence.593@osu.edu with questions. We look forward to reading your application!

Annual Conference on Leadership and Civic Engagement
If you love leadership, service, and being in the Ohio Union, then the Annual Conference on Leadership and Civic Engagement is right for you! The 2015 Annual Conference will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 11:00am-5:00pm in the Ohio Union. Workshops and presentations facilitated by engaging speakers will focus on StrengthsQuest, leadership, and civic engagement. Lunch and afternoon refreshments will be provided! Spots are limited, so don’t wait, sign up today! http://go.osu.edu/AC15 Please contact DaVonti’ Haynes (haynes.242@osu.edu) if you have any questions.

Subject-Free Lunch with Business and Community Leaders-Leadership Luncheons
The Office of Student Life’s Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program in partnership with Leadership Columbus invites OSU Students to its “Leadership Luncheon Series.” Enjoy a complimentary lunch and get to know some outstanding business and community leaders.  Space is limited so please sign up early.  We limit the audience to encourage meaningful conversation between the students and the speaker.  The luncheons are hosted in Sloopy’s Diner in the Ohio Union.  This opportunity is open to all undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Reserve your seat today by clicking here.

Experience OSU for a Day Hosts Needed
Do you enjoy sharing your passion for Ohio State with others? Would you be willing to show high school students what it is like to be a Buckeye? The “Experience OSU for a Day” (EOFD) Program allows prospective students to get a feel for what college is really like. These students visit CFAES frequently, and we are in need of volunteers to show these students around campus when they come to visit.  EOFD Hosts volunteer to have prospective high school students shadow them from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for 2-3 weekdays each semester. Hosting is very flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Hosts are encouraged to take their shadow(s) to see various classrooms, the Oval, the Union, a room in Norton House, and to eat lunch at Parker Dairy Store (lunch is free for the host and shadow). To sign up, simply fill out the form at http://go.osu.edu/eofd-hosts. If you have questions, feel free to contact Gary Klopfenstein at klopfenstein.40s@osu.edu.

Scholarships

THE W. EUGENE & LINDA LLOYD SCHOLARSHIPS
Four $2,225 scholarships will be awarded to individuals, majoring in agriculture and/or life sciences, as a result of the generosity of W. Eugene (IA ’47) and Linda Lloyd. The recipients must be initiated members of FarmHouse Fraternity or may be a female legacy of a FarmHouse member (i.e. daughter, granddaughter, sister or niece), enrolled at a university hosting a FarmHouse chapter. Alumni members in graduate school may also apply if enrolled at a university hosting a FarmHouse chapter. Recipients must be majoring in agriculture and/or life sciences and carrying a schedule typical for their classification. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, exemplary integrity, ethics, initiative and industry conducive to ongoing leadership, career potential and service to others. Recipients must have a grade point average above or equal to the International Fraternity’s average, and shall maintain satisfactory behavior. In the event two or more of the scholarship candidates are considered to be of equal merit, preference shall be given to the candidate demonstrating the most need. Apply Today >

Ohio Farm Bureau Scholarships
Agriculture is more than just the farm – Producers, scientists, researchers, educators, technicians, processors, distributors, marketers, policy makers and advocates need to work together to ensure that agriculture as a profession, industry and way of life continues to prosper. New professionals need to be trained; new leaders need to be developed. The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship programs invite more students from all walks of life to pursue opportunities in agriculture. All scholarship deadlines are February 28, 2015.
Cindy Hollingshead Scholarship Application
Darwin Bryan Scholarship application
Women’s Leadership in Agriculture Scholarship application
Foundation Scholar Application

Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship
These two scholarships are available to any farm, ranch or agribusiness woman or her daughter to pursue accredited courses in ag leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture. Application due June 1, 2015.

Ohio Agricultural Council Scholarships
OAC is offering up to six $1,500 scholarships to assist students pursuing agricultural-related studies and to help promote agriculture and agri-business as a growing field of career opportunities. Scholarships are selected based on academic record, leadership qualities, community involvement and responses to application essay questions.  Applicants will be reviewed and selected by a committee of individuals who are active members of the Ohio Agricultural Council. The application deadline for the 2015-2016 school year is February 27, 2015. Click here to download the 2015-2016 application.
Ohio State Fair Scholarships
In an effort to recognize outstanding Ohio youth and to help those interested in furthering their education, the Ohio Expositions Commission has established a scholarship program. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist high school juniors and seniors (2014-2015) and graduates who are continuing their education at an accredited institution in an undergraduate course of study in any field. Scholarships will be awarded to junior exhibitors during the Ohio State Fair. Applicants will be judged on scholastic standing, citizenship and leadership, Ohio State Fair participation, county fair participation, and financial need. Additional details and application. Completed applications must be postmarked by June 15, 2015.

Ohio Agricultural Council Scholarship due February 27
The Ohio Ag Council is offering up to six $1,500 scholarships to assist students pursuing agricultural-related studies and to help promote agriculture and agri-business as a growing field of career opportunities. Scholarships are selected based on academic record, leadership qualities, community involvement and responses to application essay questions. Applicants will be reviewed and selected by a committee of individuals who are active members of the Ohio Agricultural Council. The application deadline for the 2015-2016 school year is February 27, 2015. Click here to download the 2015-2016 application.

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board Scholarship due April 17
Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and dairy importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). Nineteen scholarships worth up to $1,500 each will be awarded. In addition, the NDB awards a $2,500 James H. Loper Jr. Scholarship to the outstanding scholarship recipient. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, an interest in a career in a dairy-related discipline, and demonstrated leadership, initiative and integrity. Candidates are expected to complete an application form, submit an official transcript of all college courses, and write a short statement describing their career aspirations, dairy-related activities and work experiences. The application deadline for the 2015-2016 school year is April 17, 2015. Click here to download the 2015-2016 application.

Ohio Agricultural Council Scholarship due February 27
The Ohio Ag Council is offering up to six $1,500 scholarships to assist students pursuing agricultural-related studies and to help promote agriculture and agri-business as a growing field of career opportunities. Scholarships are selected based on academic record, leadership qualities, community involvement and responses to application essay questions. Applicants will be reviewed and selected by a committee of individuals who are active members of the Ohio Agricultural Council. The application deadline for the 2015-2016 school year is February 27, 2015. Click here to download the 2015-2016 application.

Farm Credit Mid-America Customer Scholarship Program
Farm Credit Mid-America offers several $1,500 and $1,000 scholarships to customers and children or grandchildren of customers. Any career major is eligible to apply, however preference will be given to students pursuing agricultural related careers. Application available here. Deadline is February 27, 2015.

Community Service Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 28, 2015 In honor of Dr. Samuel Rosen, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, Civitan will award applicants who are willing to provide ongoing service to their community with special consideration given to those seeking education and service in the following fields: Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Special Education and/or Dentistry. Applicants must be Ohio residents who are or plan to be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at an accredited four-year college, university or graduate school. No merit requirement; requires community service/volunteering. Click here for more information.

2015 Cargill Global Scholars Program
This is a friendly reminder that the third competition cycle of the Cargill Global Scholars Program is accepting applications until March 1 at 11:59 PM. Current first and second year undergraduates enrolled at Ohio State University who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement, leadership potential, and are studying in the fields of agriculture, business, computer science, economics, engineering, food science, international relations, political science and public policy are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit: www.cargillglobalscholars.com.


Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Certified Angus Beef – Consumer Communications Internship (Wooster, Ohio)
Certified Angus Beef – Marketing Internship (Wooster, Ohio)
City of Raleight – Public Relations Internship (Raleigh, North Carolina) (March 13 deadline)
City of Ames, Water and Pollution Control – Marketing Intern (Ames, Iowa) (March 1 deadline)
City of Grand Prarie, Marketing Department – Communication Intern (Grand Praprie
Columbus Foundation – Summer Fellowship with local non-profits (Columbus, Ohio)
Event Farm – Graphic Design and Marketing Internship (Washington CH, Ohio)
Elanco – Summer Marketing Student (Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
Medical Mutual – Graphic Design Internship (Cleveland, Ohio)
Medical Mutual – Marketing Communications Internship (Cleveland, Ohio)
National 4-H – Citizenship Washington Focus Program Assistant (Washington, DC)
National 4-H – Wonders of Washington Program Assistant (Washington, DC)
National FFA Organization – State Officer Programs Internship (Indianapolis, Indiana) (Deadline March 13)
National FFA Organization – 212/360 Trainers (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Sunrise Co-op – Summer Communications Internship (Fremont, Ohio)
Virginia Zoo – Education Internship (Norfolk, Virginia)
VF Corporation – Vans Public Relation Intern
The Ohio State Engineer Magazine – looking for writers, editors, designers, and photographers for its Spring 2015 issue! OSE is a completely student-run publication since 1918 dedicated to inform of ideas and report events to the College of Engineering community. It is a great way to get involved, to have your work displayed in a legitimate publication, and to gain experience in team working and writing skills!
See past work on http://www.go.osu.edu/ose Email Erika at paguirigan.2@osu.edu if interested!

Full-Time Job Openings
Accelerated Genetics – Beef Programs Coordinator (Baraboo, WI) (March 15 deadline)
American Farm Bureau – Director, Congressional Relations (Livestock, Dairy, Poultry) (Washington, DC) (February 26 deadline)
American Soybean Association – Membership Development and Engagement Manager (Washington, DC)
Ag Growth International – Videographer (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
American Seed Trade Association – Marketing and Member Outreach Manager (Alexandria, Virginia)
American Rivers – Associate Director of Media Relations (Washington DC)
Arkansas Farm Bureau – Public Relations Assistant (Little Rock, Arkansas)
BASF, The Chemical Company – Marketing Coordinator (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina)
Bass Pro Shops – Digital Communication Specialist (Springfield, Missouri)
California Farm Bureau – Curriculum Coordinator (Sacramento, California)
California Farm Bureau – Communication Coordinator (Sacramento, California)
Carhart – Email Marketing Specialist (Dearborn, Michigan)
Certified Angus Beef – Web Design Specialist (Wooster, Ohio)
Chobani – Communication & Community Relations Manager (Twin Falls, Idaho)
Cincinnati Museum Center – Adult Programs and Volunteer Coordinator (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Cincinnati Museum Center – Membership Coordinator, Enjoy the Arts (PT) (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Cincinnati Museum Center – School Programs Coordinator (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Cincinnati Nature Center – Graphic Designer (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Cincinnati Nature Center – Social Media Coordinator (Cincinnati, Ohio)
City of Dallas – Graphic Designer (Dallas, Texas) (February 28 deadline)
Clemens Food Group – Director of Communications (Hatfield, Pennsylvania)
City of Portland, Parks & Rec Department – Graphic Designer (Portland, Oregon) (March 9 deadline)
Cleveland Clinic – Managing Editor (Cleveland, Ohio)
Cleveland Museum of Art – Editor (Cleveland, Ohio)
Cooper Farms – Communication Assistant (Van Wert, Ohio)
Crop Production Services – Marketing Manager (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Guida’s Milk – Manager of Member Services (Medina, Ohio)
Helena Chemical Company – HR Communication Specialist (Collierville, Tennessee)
JoAnn Fabric Inc – Graphic Designer (Cleveland, Ohio)
King of Systems – Graphic Designer (Dayton, Ohio)
Krone NA Inc – Marketing Communications Specialist (Memphis, Tennessee)
Lincoln Park Zoo – Public Programs Coordinator (Chicago, Illinois)
Meister Media – Production Coordinator (Willoughby Hills, Ohio)
MorganMyers – Public Relations Associate (Waukesha, Wisconsin)
Museum of Science – Multimedia Project Manager (Boston, Massachusetts)
National 4-H – Partnership Marketing Director (Washington, DC)
National 4-H – Digital Marketing Manager    (Washington, DC)
National Corngrowers Association – Marketing Manager (Chesterfield, Missouri)
Northwest Farm Credit Services – Program Coordinator, Customer Education (Spokane, Washington)
Ohio History Center – Online Marketing Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio Soybean Council – Operations and Program Assistant (Columbus, Ohio)
Otterbein University – Communications and Social Media Manager (Delaware, Ohio)
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau – Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab Teacher (Pennsylvania)
Prince George’s County – Marketing Manager (Greenbelt, Maryland)
Publix – Digital Marketing Manager (Lakeland, Florida)
Publix – Marketing Project Coordinator (Lakeland, Florida)
Rain Bird – Marketing Manager (Azusa, California)
Rock Brands – Marketing Coordinator (Los Angeles, California)
Rocky Mountain Equipment – Communications Advisor (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Rocky Mountain Equipment – Marketing Administrator/Events (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Root Inc. – Graphic Designer (Toledo, Ohio)
Shedd Aquarium – Coordinator, Public Relations and Communications (Chicago, Illinois)
State of Ohio, Environmental Protection Agency – Public Information Officer (Columbus, Ohio)
Western Governors University – Graphic Design Coordinator (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Unified Grocers – Digital Marketing Coordinator (Commerce, California)
United Producers, Inc – Marketing Communications Specialist, Additional Information (Columbus, Ohio)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
OSU Extension, Trumbull County – Extension Educator, Ag and Natural Resources (March 15 deadline)
OSU Extension, Hocking County – Extension Educator, Ag and Natural Resources (March 15 deadline)
University of Nebraska – Lincoln – Dairy Systems Extension Educator (Lincoln, Nebraska) (Deadline March 19)
Wisconsin Extension, Outagamie County – 4-H Youth and Family Development Coordinator (March 24 deadline)

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye
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Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

Planning Begins for ACEL Program

On April 21, the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership will host their 2nd annual recognition program. This program will recognize undergraduate scholarship recipients, graduating seniors and graduate students, and other award winners from throughout the department.

Twelve students have volunteered to be a part of the planning committee. They include:

Abbey Van Tyne, junior, agriscience education
Shelby Faulkner, junior, community leadership
Michael Kieffer, junior, agriscience education
Leah Schwinn, sophomore, agricultural communication
Emily Burns, sophomore, agriscience education
Mary Siekman, sophomore, agricultural communication
Justin Feltz, sophomore, agriscience education
Carley Snider, sophomore, agriscience education
Summer McCracken, sophomore, agricultural communication minor
Mariah Stollar, freshman, community leadership
Megan Besancon, freshman, agricultural communication
Rachel McClellan, freshman, agriscience educatio

Student Services Coordinator Emily Wickham will lead the committee.

Save the Date for April 21! All ACEL students will be invited to attend from the Columbus campus, ATI and the four regional campuses. Parents are welcome to attend!

 

Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership alum Whittney Bowers has joined the staff of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) as Director of Grassroots and Political Outreach. She received her undergraduate degree in agricultural communication in 2010 and completed her master’s degree in public relations and communications at Kent State University.

Whittney Bowers

Whittney Bowers ’10

 

In her new position, Bowers will help members get involved in local, state and federal legislative and political activities. She’ll interact with county Farm Bureaus and individual members, as well as with candidates, elected officials and other organizations who share the goals of Ohio’s farm and food community. She will develop and administer educational and informational tools, organize activities and manage communications including traditional and social media. Bowers also will oversee management aspects of Farm Bureau’s Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee.

Prior to joining OFBF, Bowers worked in executive communications for the American Jersey Cattle Association and held communications internships with Select Sires and Monsanto. Bowers has been active in the Fairfield County Farm Bureau serving as vice president, secretary and communications action team leader. She served on OFBF’s membership model study group and served as a delegate to the state annual meeting.

 

This story was originally shared by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation at ofbf.org.

Weekly Update – February 19, 2015

Upcoming Events:

February 20 – CFAES Library and Student Success Center Open House, 3-5pm
February 24 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA Auditorium
February 28 – ACT’s Agricultural Communication CDE Bootcamp
March 4 – ACT Meeting, 6pm, 108 AA
March 7 – ACT’s Lindsay Hill Basketball Tournament
March 10 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA 205
March 24 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA Auditorium
April 1 – ACT’s Earl McMunn Contemporary Issues in Agriculture Forum
April 14 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA Auditorium
April 15 – ACT Meeting, 6pm, 108 AA
April 21 – SAVE THE DATE! ACEL Spring Recognition Event

News

ACEL Spring Recognition Event Date Set
The 2nd Annual ACEL Spring Recognition Event will be held on Tuesday, April 21. Any ACEL student wishing to be a part of the planning committee should email Emily (wickham.24@osu.edu) to express your interest. Students from all majors are needed on the planning committee!

Calling all HOOPSTARS!
The Lindsay Hill Memorial Basketball Tournament is just around the corner! ACT will once again be hosting the 3-on-3-basketball tournament at the ARC on March 7th at 9 a.m. Teams must consist of at least three people and no more than four. Registration will be $25 a team with a cash prize to the top three teams. All benefits will go to the Lindsay Hill Endowment Fund! If you would like to register, visit www.go.osu.edu/HillBasketball. Additional questions about the event can be directed to hillball3on3@gmail.com or Allison Mangun.11 or Joel Penhorwood.15.

Employers on Campus (EOC) – Students Can Interact With Employers
Employers on Campus is an opportunity for students to visit with employers, no appointment needed! The student may ask for an employer to review their resume or cover letter, conduct a mock interview or ask for career insight. The following companies will be on campus on February 24 in the CFAES Library and Student Success Center:

  • Consolidated Grain and Barge will be on campus from 9am – 5pm. CGB provides an array of services for grain farmers from buying, storing, selling and shipping of the crop, to financing and risk management.
  • Farm Credit Mid-America will be on campus from 11am – 3pm. Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative who is owned and controlled by their customers operating in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
  • Northwestern Mutual will be on campus from 12 – 4pm. Northwestern Mutual is driven to help clients achieve lifelong financial security.
  • Murphy Brown LLC will be on campus from 9am – 4pm. Murphy Brown is a livestock production subsidiary of Smithfield Food, Inc. and is the worlds leading pork producer.

Logo Design Contest
New Harvest Urban Farmers Market is looking for a college student to design a logo. The designer of the logo selected to be used will receive a $25 gift card. Additional details and specifications here.

Scholarships

National ACT Scholarship
Established by the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) in 1993 and adopted by AAEA in 2004, AAEA scholarships are awarded to outstanding members of ACT for their achievements in leadership, career-related experiences, academics and service. Applicants must be current members of ACT and enrolled as an undergraduate student at a university or college during the time of their application (applicants may be graduating seniors). Although funded by AAEA and its Professional Improvement Foundation, the scholarship is available to any ACT member, regardless of his/her specific communications career path. Click here for the application. And click here for the reference form. Applications must be postmarked by April 3, 2015.

The Daughters of American Agriculture
Foundation provides $1,000 scholarships to farm, ranch and agribusiness women or their daughters in two categories: the Jean Ibendahl scholarship to high school graduates age 18-23 and the Sister Thomas More Bertels scholarship to women age 24 and over. Scholarship funds may be used for accredited courses in agricultural leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or other courses directly related to agriculture. http://www.americanagriwomen.org/daughters-american-agriculture Deadline is June 1.

National Milk Producers Federation Scholarship
NMPF’s Board of Directors offers scholarships each year to qualified graduate students (enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. programs) who are actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research that are of immediate interest to NMPF member cooperatives. Graduate students pursuing research of direct benefit to milk marketing cooperatives and dairy producers are encouraged to submit an application (applicants do not need to be members of NMPF to qualify). – See more at: http://www.nmpf.org/content/nmpf-national-dairy-leadership-scholarship-program#sthash.2Yzs6blS.dpuf Deadline is March 27, 2015.

National Dairy Shrine/ Dairy Management Inc. Milk Marketing & Dairy Products Scholarship (1st – $1,500; 2nd through 5th – $1,000)
(Number of awards is dependent on number and quality of applicants).
These scholarships are provided to encourage undergraduate sophomores and junior students to pursue careers in marketing of milk or dairy products. Major areas can include: Dairy or Agricultural Marketing, Dairy Product Development, Dairy Quality Control or Testing, Dairy Foods or Nutrition, and Food Product Science. Scholarships are based on leadership, experience, academic ability and interests in Milk Marketing or Dairy Products. Co-sponsored with Dairy Management Inc.
Application Deadline is April 15. Download a Milk Marketing & Dairy Products Scholarship application

National Dairy Shrine/ Dairy Management Inc. Education & Communication Scholarship (1st – $1,500; 2nd through 5th – $1,000)
(Number of awards is dependent on number and quality of applicants).
These scholarships are provided to encourage undergraduate sophomores and junior students to pursue education or communication careers in dairy or food related industries. Major areas can include: Education, Social Media & Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Food Science, Nutrition (Human), and Journalism. Scholarships are based on leadership, experience, academic ability and interests in education or communications. Co-sponsored with Dairy Management Inc.
Application Deadline is April 15.Download a Education & Communications Scholarship application

National Dairy Shrine / MAURICE E. CORE SCHOLARSHIP (2 at $1000)
This scholarship is available to current freshman students at a four year college who are majoring in a dairy/animal industry related field with interest in working in the dairy industry in the future. Scholarship is based on leadership abilities, volunteerism, activities and plans for the future. This scholarship sponsored by the Maurice E. Core Scholarship fund, a fund created by donations from the Friends of Maurice E. Core, longtime leader in the Jersey breed and National Dairy Shrine.
Application Deadline is April 15. Download a Core Scholarship application

National Dairy Shrine/ McCULLOUGH SCHOLARSHIPS (1st-$2,500 & 2nd-$1,500).
Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enter a four-year-college or university with intent to major in Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis. Student must be planning on a career in dairy journalism or communications. Scholarship is based on communication abilities and future plans. This scholarship is sponsored from a bequest fund sponsored by Marshall .E. McCullough, well-known Georgia nutrition researcher, educator and journalist. Co-sponsored with Dairy Management Inc.
Application Deadline is April 15. Download a McCullough Scholarship application

TOCA Scholarship
The Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Board of Directors will award one $2,500, fall semester scholarship (2014-2015 academic-year) to an undergraduate college student pursuing a career in green industry communications. To qualify, students must major or minor in technical communications or a green industry related field such as horticulture, plant sciences, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, etc. The applicant also must demonstrate an interest in using this course of study in the field of communications. http://www.toca.org/toca-scholarship-2/

Stanley Moore National Scholarships
Each year, several $1,000 scholarships are awarded to Farmers Union members enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university. Click here to view scholarship application.- See more at: http://nfu.org/education/scholarships#sthash.QeIPu9a9.dpuf. Deadline April 15.

Stanley Moore National Scholarships
Each year, several $1,000 scholarships are awarded to Farmers Union members enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university. Click here to view scholarship application.- See more at: http://nfu.org/education/scholarships#sthash.QeIPu9a9.dpuf

NMPF’s Board of Directors offers scholarships each year to qualified graduate students (enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. programs) who are actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research that are of immediate interest to NMPF member cooperatives. Graduate students pursuing research of direct benefit to milk marketing cooperatives and dairy producers are encouraged to submit an application (applicants do not need to be members of NMPF to qualify). – See more at: http://www.nmpf.org/content/nmpf-national-dairy-leadership-scholarship-program#sthash.2Yzs6blS.dpuf

NMPF’s Board of Directors offers scholarships each year to qualified graduate students (enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. programs) who are actively pursuing dairy-related fields of research that are of immediate interest to NMPF member cooperatives. Graduate students pursuing research of direct benefit to milk marketing cooperatives and dairy producers are encouraged to submit an application (applicants do not need to be members of NMPF to qualify). – See more at: http://www.nmpf.org/content/nmpf-national-dairy-leadership-scholarship-program#sthash.2Yzs6blS.dpuf

Internships & Jobs – All New!!

Internship Openings
Akron Zoo – Communications Intern (Akron, Ohio)
American Diabetes Association – Special Events Internship (Cincinnati, Ohio)
American Heart Association – Multicultural Initiatives Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
American Quarter Horse Association – Communications Internship (Summer deadline March 15)
Battelle – Marketing Communications Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
Bayer – Communications Intern (Kansas City, MO)
Binder Park Zoo – Education Intern (Battle Creek, Michigan)
Cardinal Health – Marketing Intern (Dublin, Ohio)
CHS – Marketing Communications Intern (Inner Grove Heights, MN)
City of Atlanta – Communications/Media Intern (Atlanta, GA)
City of Bellevue – Graphics Student Intern (deadline February 26) (Bellevue, Washington)
Columbus Blue Jackets – Community Relations Internship (Columbus, Ohio)
Columbus Blue Jackets – Digital and Social Media Internship (Columbus, Ohio)
Diebold – Corporate Communications Intern (Canton, Ohio)
Goodyear – Corporate communications Intern (Akron, Ohio)
Hattie Larlham – Special Events and Development Intern (Twinsburg, Ohio)
Indianapolis Zoo – Internships: Conservation Education, Marketing/Special Events, Public Relations, Volunteer Management (Indianapolis, Indiana)
JoAnn Inc – Marketing Intern (Hudson, Ohio)
Make A Wish Foundation – Learning and Development Intern (April 8 deadline) (Phoenix, AZ)
Make A Wish Foundation – Communications and PR Intern (April 8 deadline) (Phoenix, AZ)
Make A Wish Foundation – Creative Services Intern (April 8 deadline) (Phoenix, AZ)
NAIA – Communications Intern (Kansas City, MO)
Sherwin Williams – Marketing Communications Intern (February 23 deadline) (Warrensville Heights, Ohio)
PLAY Today – Content Writer/Communication Internship (Akron, Ohio)
The Centers for Families and Children – Mobile Pantry Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
Virginia Farm Bureau – Government Relations Intern (Richmond, VA)

Full-Time Job Openings
Aflac – Graphic Artists (Columbus, Georgia)
Bass Pro – Digital Communications Specialist (Springfield, Missouri)
Bass Pro – Marketing Manager (Springfield, Missouri)
Bass Pro – Social Media Manager (Springfield, Missouri)
California Farm Bureau – Curriculum Coordinator (Sacramento, California)
CHS – Communication Specialist (Inver Grove Heights, MN)
City of Wentzville – Volunteer and Special Events Manager (Wentzville, MO)
Florida Aquarium – Education Volunteer Coordinator (Tampa, Florida)
Dallas Zoo – Volunteer Services Assistant (Dallas, Texas)
Five Rivers Metro Parks – Program Specialist (Dayton, Ohio)
Filament Marketing – Marketing Executive (Madison, Wisconsin)
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio – Program and Partnership Manager (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Hobby Lobby – Graphic Designer (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
JoAnn Inc – Marketing Designer (Hudson, Ohio)
John Deer Landscapes – Graphic Designer (Alpharetta, Georgia)
Krone NA Inc – Marketing Communications Specialist (Memphis, Tennessee)
Miami University – Coordinator, Marketing, Communications and Special Events (Oxford, Ohio)
National FFA Organization – Senior Educational Consultant (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National FFA – Washington Leadership Coordinator (Indianapolis/Washington DC) (Deadline March 6)
Nestle – Communications Specialist (Cleveland, Ohio)
North Carolina State, Agriculture and Life Sciences – Communication Specialist (Piedmont, NC)
Ohio State, Student Life – Marketing and Promotions Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Dept of Teaching and Learning – Coordinator for Recruitment and Admissions (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Office of International Affair – Study Abroad Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio University – Communication Specialist (Athens, Ohio)
Osborn Barr – Account Manager (Kansas City, MO)
Save Mart Supermarkets – Events Specialist (Modesto, California)
Tawa Supermarket – Graphic Designer (Buena Park, California)
Texas Tech University – Graphic Design Graduate Internship (Lubbock, Texas)
The Reserves Network – Communications Coordinator (Fairview Park, Ohio)
University of Dayton – Event Specialist (Dayton, Ohio) (March 30 deadline)
R+L Carriers – Social Media Designer (Wilmington, Ohio)
R+L Carriers – Marketing Manager (Wilmington, Ohio)
R+L Carriers – Web Designer (Wilmington, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Ohio Housing Finance Agency – Public Information Officer (February 20 deadline) (Columbus, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Development Services Agency – Public Information Officer (March 2 deadline) (Columbus, Ohio)
State of Oregon, Fish & Wildlife – Electronic Publishing Design Specialist (March 3 deadline) (Salem, Oregon)
Save Mart Supermarkets – Events Specialist (Modesto, California)
Tawa Supermarket – Graphic Designer (Buena Park, California)
Texas Tech University – Graphic Design Graduate Internship (Lubbock, Texas)
The Reserves Network – Communications Coordinator (Fairview Park, Ohio)
The Creative Group – Graphic Designer (Cleveland, Ohio)
United Way of Toledo – Education Volunteer Coordinator (Toledo, Ohio)
University of Minnesota – Brand and Employee Communications Manager (St Paul, MN)
University of Minnesota – Marketing and Events Post Graduate Internship (Duluth, MN)
University Athletic Association – Graphic Design Assistant (Gainesville, Florida)
University Athletic Association – Marketing Assistant (Gainesville, Florida)
Wright State University – Marketing/Communications Manager (Dayton, Ohio)
Whole Foods – PR, Social and Digital Media Marketing Specialist (Roswell, Georgia)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
OSU Extension, Hocking County – Educator, Ag & Natural Resources (March 14 deadline)
UW Extension, Dane County – Community Development Specialist (March 10 deadline)

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye
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Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

ACEL Dean’s List – Autumn 2014

Congratulations to the students in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership who were named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 Autumn Semester.

The students with an asterisk(*) beside their name received a 4.0.

Agricultural Communication
Devon Alexander
Meghan Bennett*
Megan Besancon*
Alexandria DeWitt
Kelley Dickman
Tonya Fender
Diane Gress*
Katelyn Johnston
Brooke Rieke Schanowski
Leah Schwinn*
Stacie Seger
Jessica Shanahan
Jarred Shellhouse*
Demi Snider
Nicole Steiner
Erin Williams

Agriscience Education
Katherine Beeney
Nathaniel Birkhimer*
Emily Burns
Michael Clark
Maverick Liles
Rachel McClellan
Charity McMullen
Aaron Miller
Megan Moorman*
Bethany Myers
Cole Riddle
Tanner Schoen
Carley Snider
Katherine Terrell
Christopher Thomas*

Community Leadership
Zachariah Bartenslager
Sarah Bookman
Nolan Champer
Alexander Davidson
Christine Dubler
Haley Duff
Michelle King
Haley Kocher
Lydia Kuhn
Mariah Stollar*
Spencer Williams*

Weekly Update – February 6, 2015

Upcoming Events:
February 2 – University Leadership Awards applications due
February 4 – ACT Meeting, 6pm, 205 AA
February 6 – CFAES Ambassador application deadline
February 6 – CFAES and university undergrad research forum applications due
February 10 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA Auditorium
February 12-13 – Ag Ed Society Valentine’s Day Cupcake Sale
February 13 – ACT’s Mashed Potato Martini Bar
February 16 – CFAES Student Council Project Buckeye Fashion Show
February 18 – ACT Meeting, 6pm, 205 AA
February 20 – CFAES Library and Student Success Center Open House, 3-5pm
February 24 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA Auditorium
February 28 – ACT’s Agricultural Communication CDE Bootcamp
March 4 – ACT Meeting, 6pm, 205 AA
March 7 – ACT’s Lindsay Hill Basketball Tournament
March 10 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA 205
March 24 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA Auditorium
April 1 – ACT’s Earl McMunn Contemporary Issues in Agriculture Forum
April 14 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7:15pm, AA Auditorium
April 15 – ACT Meeting, 6pm, 205 AA
April 21 – ACEL Spring Recognition Event SAVE THE DATE!

News
CFAES Recognition Program Applications deadline extended!!

Applications are now available for individual and student organization awards. Please visit here for applications and instructions. Awards include: Internship Award, New Activity Award, Outstanding First Year Student Scholarship, Outstanding Service to Students, Outstanding Student Employee, Outstanding Student Organization, outstanding Undergraduate Academic Mentor, Ray Miller council Scholarship. Award applications are due February 6, 2015.

CFAES Ambassador Applications Available
If you are interested in applying for the 2015-2016 CFAES Ambassador Team, applications are now available. They are due by 5pm of February 6. http://cfaes.osu.edu/students/campus-life/student-ambassadors/application

Undergraduate Research Forums
Proposals for the CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum and the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum are due on February 6, 2015. These events are on February 19 and March 21, respectively. For more information on the CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum. For information on the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum.

Professional Development Night: Project Buckeye Fashion Show
Professional Development Night will be held on Monday, February 16 with doors opening at 4:30PM in the Performance Hall of the Ohio Union. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased from your student organization, Ag Admin room 100, or Kottman room 210. Dress is business casual or professional. Come join us for free food and a fashion show to learn what to wear to be professional. Interested in modeling in the fashion show? Contact your Student Council Representative for more info.

Experience OSU for a Day Hosts Needed
Do you enjoy sharing your passion for Ohio State with others? Would you be willing to show high school students what it is like to be a Buckeye? The “Experience OSU for a Day” (EOFD) Program allows prospective students to get a feel for what college is really like. These students visit CFAES frequently, and we are in need of volunteers to show these students around campus when they come to visit. EOFD Hosts volunteer to have prospective high school students shadow them from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for 2-3 weekdays each semester. Hosting is very flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Hosts are encouraged to take their shadow(s) to see various classrooms, the Oval, the Union, a room in Norton House, and to eat lunch at Parker Dairy Store (lunch is free for the host and shadow). To sign up, simply fill out the form at http://go.osu.edu/eofd-hosts. If you have questions, feel free to contact Gary Klopfenstein at klopfenstein.40s@osu.edu.

ACEL Spring Recognition Event Date Set
The 2nd Annual ACEL Spring Recognition Event will be held on Tuesday, April 21. Any ACEL student wishing to be a part of the planning committee should email Emily (wickham.24@osu.edu) to express your interest. Students from all majors are needed on the planning committee!

Ohio State Homecoming Court Applications
Applications for the 2015 Homecoming Court are now available. They are due on February 27, 2015. www.homecoming.osu.edu

Was your car towed by Shamrock or Camcar towing companies between 9/1/2008 and 7/17/2014? 
Visit http://studentlegal.osu.edu/towing-settlement for information about a class action settlement and submitting a claim for possible repayment of fees. Please help spread the word about this settlement!  Forward this email to your present and past members, faculty, staff, and any friends or family who may have visited between 9/1/2008-7/17/2014.  Student Legal Services at The Ohio State University, 20 E. 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, Email: studentlegal@osu.edu / Web: studentlegal.osu.edu

Farm to Fork Table Talks hosted by Collegiate Young Farmers
On Wednesday, February 18th, Collegiate Young Farmers invite you to attend Farm to Fork Table Talks! Doors will open at 5:30p.m. The event will be 6p.m. to 8p.m. In the Performance Hall of the Ohio Union. This year we will have panel of professionals on topics of food, water and animal welfare. The evening is for all OSU students from all majors and backgrounds who want to come together and learn and discuss agriculture and food production. The event is FREE and comes with dinner! Please register by February 11 at http://goo.gl/forms/J0XyXbJxiG For additional information, please contact Steven Parker at parker.831@osu.edu.

Contribute to the ACEL Blog
If you’re completed an internship or studied abroad during the break, consider writing a short post on your experience for the ACEL blog. There is a quick and easy form to fill out: http://acel.osu.edu/node/375#overlay-context=. The posts will be added to the blog during Spring Semester.

 

Scholarships

Forrest Bassford Student Award (scholarship)
Please remind your students the Livestock Publications Council is once again offering the Forrest Bassford Student Award. The overall winner receives a $2,000 scholarship, and up to three additional students receive $750 travel scholarships to attend the Ag Media Summit. AMS will be held in Scottsdale, AZ, July 25-29, 2015. The application is due February 17, 2015.

Students are eligible to apply if they… Will be a college junior or senior at the start of the 2015-16 college year with at least one semester before graduation. Are a student member of the Livestock Publications Council. Membership is $35 for students. A membership application can be found at http://www.livestockpublications.com/forms.php.

WinField $1,000 Scholarships to 10 Students Pursuing Agriculture Related Degrees
Scholarships worth $1,000 will be awarded to 10 college students in their first or second year who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.The Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Program is available to first or second year college students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agronomy, crop production, or closely related fields.To qualify for the program, a student must:

  • Be a college freshman or sophomore
  • Demonstrate leadership abilities and academic performance
  • Complete an application including two reference letters and official transcript
  • Write essays describing the importance of farmer cooperatives, and why he or she is interested in an agricultural career.

Applications are available on the internet at www.WinField.com in the News section. All applications must be postmarked by Feb. 2, 2015. Winners will be notified by mail in April 2015.

CFAES Scholarship Application
Any current student wishing to be considered for a college scholarship for 2015-2016 must complete the online college scholarship application before February 15, 2015 in order to be considered. Current students receiving scholarships from CFAES must reapply to be eligible. Selection will be conducted spring semester. Generally, the criteria for these scholarships include a declared major in the college.  Those who are selected to receive a College and/or Department scholarship will be notified via mail in June 2015. Please note we will only notify students who have been selected as a scholarship recipient. http://cfaes.osu.edu/students/money-matters/scholarships/form/scholarship-application.php

Scholarships available from Ohio Ag Council
On behalf of The Ohio Agricultural Council, I am pleased to share with you that we are currently accepting scholarship applications to assist students in pursuing their education in agricultural-related areas of study. Completed applications must be received by February 27 for the 2015-16 school year. OAC provides up to three (3) $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate college students from Ohio who are currently pursuing a degree in agriculture. Scholarships are selected based on academic record, leadership qualities, community involvement and responses to application essay questions. More details, as well as the application, are available by clicking here.

Wildlife Leadership Award and Scholarship Application
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is currently accepting applications for our $3,000 Wildlife Leadership Award. Last year we awarded a total of $18,000 to six undergraduate students, and for 2015 we’re seeking another pool of qualified applicants who will be of junior or senior standing in the fall. Our application can also be accessed at: http://www.rmef.org/Conservation/HuntingHeritagePrograms/ConservationAwardsScholarships/WildlifeLeadershipAwards.aspx Deadline is March 1.

LGBTQ Scholarships
The GLBT Alumni Society is dedicated to making studying at The Ohio State University a financial reality for more GLBT and students and their allies. Nine scholarships are offered to undergraduate students, including one that is dedicated to a student who will be beginning their education at OSU for the 2015-2016 school year. Additional scholarships exist for GLBT students who plan to study music, who have financial need, who have worked in the HIV and AIDS community, or who are living with HIV.

The scholarships range from $1,500 – $2,500 each and will be awarded to students who have demonstrated involvement and dedication to the GLBT community. The scholarship brochure and on-line application can be found on our website at www.scarletandgay.com under the scholarships tab within the student resources page. The application deadline is March 1. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Scholarship Chair Brian Orefice at orefice.1@osu.edu.

Agricultural Relations Council Scholarship (See attached)
The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) will award one $1,500 fall semester scholarship (2015-2016 academic year,) to undergraduate college students pursuing a career in agricultural communications such as, but not limited to, working for agribusiness companies, marketing communications agencies, national/state/regional commodity or general farm organizations and other positions that that promote agriculture. Application due March 1.

TOCA Scholarship
The Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association will award one $2,500 fall semester scholarship (2015-2016 academic year,) to undergraduate college students pursuing a career in green industry communications such as but not limited to careers working for trade publications, newsletters or companies/marketing agencies that promote the golf course, lawn and landscape, sod and nursery/greenhouse, sports turf or maintenance industries. Application deadline is March 2, 2014. Application is attached.

National FFA Scholarships
In 2014, the National FFA Organization awarded $2.2 million in scholarships designed to fit the diversity of our applicants. Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and individuals through the National FFA Foundation and are given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans. The selection process takes into account the whole student – FFA involvement, work experience, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), community service, leadership skills and academics. More than 1,800 scholarships are available. Click here for details and a list of 2015 sponsors. February 1 deadline.

Wilbur H. Bruner Pork Industry Award
The person selected must complete an “internship” of at least one semester in one phase of the pork and swine industry. The minimum cash award will be $1,200 ($600 prior to the internship and $600 after satisfactory completion of the internship). ELIGIBILITY – Undergraduate and graduate students in The Ohio State University, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, and the Agricultural Technical Institute (Wooster) are eligible. CRITERIA – The person selected must have an interest in the Pork Industry. Scholarship, financial need and moral character will be considered. Download the application and eligibility requirements here.

 

Internships & Jobs

Internship Openings (Internships in italic require you to log into  Hire A Buckeye to see details)
Alvis HouseCommunication and Development Intern (February 20 deadline)
Horticultural SocietyEditorial Intern (March 21 deadline)
American Red Cross, Blood ServiceCommunication Intern (February 18 deadline)
American Shorthorn AssociationSummer Internship (February 16 deadline)
American Quarter Horse – Communications Internship (March 15 for summer, July 19 for fall)
California Farm Bureau – Curriculum Coordinator
California Farm Bureau – Program/Communication Coordinator
Certified Angus Beef – Consumer Communications Internship (February 28 deadline)
Certified Angus Beef – Marketing Internship (February 28 deadline)
City of DublinCommunity Relations Intern (February 18 deadline)
Cleveland Botanical Garden – Education Internship
CMT/Viacom Media Network – Internships (Digital imaging, creative services, public relations, special events, and more!) (deadline is February 28 for summer 2015, June 30 for fall 2015)
Columbus Food LeagueCharitable Giving Coordinator, internship (February 28 deadline)
DSW IncCreative Marketing Internship, Summer (February 28 deadline)
Fashion Meets Music FestivalGraphic Design Intern (April 21 deadline)
Great Smokey Mountains Institute at TremontSummer Internship in Environmental Education (February 13 deadline)
HallmarkCreative summer internship (February 27 deadline)
Lakeside ChautuaquaAdvancement and Communications Internship (March 6 deadline)
Lakeside ChautuaguaGraphic Design/Photography Internship (March 6 deadline)
Lakeside ChautuaguaJournalism/newspaper Editor Internship (March 6 deadline)
Lakeside ChautuaguaMarketing/Digital Communications Internship (March 6 deadline)
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyLight the Night Campaign Intern, Social Media and Marketing, Summer Semester (April 1 deadline)
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyLight the Night Campaign Intern, Sponsorship and Retail Partners, Summer Semester (April 1 deadline)
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyLight the Night Campaign Intern, Team Management and Bright Lights Club, Summer Semester (April 1 deadline)
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyLight the Night Campaign Intern, Volunteers and Logistics, summer semester (April 1 deadline)
L’OrealCommunications Co-op (January 31 deadline)
National Pork Producers Council – Washington DC Internship (February 9 deadline)
NAACP – Public Policy Internship
NuTech SeedMarketing/Advertising Intern (February 5 deadline)
ODE/Ohio FFA/OAAE – Agriscience Internship Program (attached) (February 13 deadline)
Ohio Environmental Council – Digital Marketing Intern
Ohio State FairPublic Relations Internship, Summer (February 3 deadline)
Ohio State FairSocial Media Intern, summer (February 3 deadline)
Ohio State, Office of Student LifeGraphic Design Student Assistant (February 9 deadline)
Ohio State, Office of Student Life – Marketing Assistant Internship (April 30 deadline)
Port Defiance Zoo and Aquarium – School and Community Programs Internship (Summer deadline February 20)
Scotts Miracle-GroIT Intern, Graphics Design (March 31 deadline)
ShurTech Brands – Graphics Intern
ShurTech Brands – Creative Marketing Co-Op
Rocky Mountain National ParkEnvironmental Education Intern (February 15 deadline)
Toledo ZooGraphic Design or Youth Program Development Internship (February 15 deadline)
Full-Time Job Openings
Accelerated Genetics – Animal Health Products Marketing Specialist
American Heart Association – Heart Ball (Fundraising) Director (Cleveland)
American Heart Association – Senior Heart Walk (Fundraising) Director (Cleveland)
American Heart Association – PT Youth Market Coordinator (Columbus)
American Soybean Association – Membership Development and Engagement Manager
American Rivers Association – Associate Director of Media Relations (Washington DC)
Abercrombie – Graphic Designer
Abercrombie – Manager, Corporate Communication
Boys and Girls Club of American – Club Director (Dayton)
Cleveland Museum of Natural History – Marketing Assistant
Certified Angus Beef – Web Design Specialist
Certified Angus Beef – Consumer Communications Internship (February 28 deadline)
Certified Angus Beef – Marketing Internship (February 28 deadline)
Cincinnati Nature Center – Social Media Coordinator (February 13 deadline)
Columbus Foundation – Associate Director for Donor Services and Development
Columbus Foundation – Office Services Assistant
Dairy Records Management Systems – Communications Specialist
Grain Farmers of Ontario – Communication Assistant (February 4 deadline)
Kentucky Beef – Project and Communications Coordinator
Michigan Farm Bureau – Multimedia Sales Associate
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission – Public Affairs Specialist (February 27 deadline)
NAACP – Vice President of Communications and Digital Media
National Pork Producers Council – Assistant Director of Communications (Washington DC)
National 4-H – Partnership Marketing Director
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association – Conference Program Planning Specialist (Arlington, Va)
New York Botanical Garden – Marketing and Creative Services Production Specialist
New York Botanical Garden – Editorial Assistant, North America Program
New York Botanical Garden – Coordinator of Explainer Program, Children’s Education
New York Botanical Garden – Director of Adult Education
Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association – Communications and Events Coordinator
Purdue University – Multimedia Communication Specialist
Purdue University – Communications Consultant/Editor
Purdue University, EAPS – Communications Coordinator
SkillsUSA – Public Relations Manager (Leesburg, Virginia)
Western Environmental Law Center – Communications Director (New Mexico)
Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings (Cardington-Lincoln, Millcreek-West Unity, Penta Career Center, Pike County CTC (by 2/6), Westfall (by 2/3), Zane Trace (by 2/3))
OSU Extension, Trumbull County – Extension Educator, Ag (February 15 deadline)
OSU Extension, Union County – Extension Educator, Ag (February 15 deadline)


Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye
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Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership