Requirements

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in the swine industry.
• Previous experience working with pigs preferred.
• Meet with collaborators 1-2 times prior to beginning of internship to make intern aware of project details, objectives, and commitments.
• Must be a full-time undergraduate student in animal science (or related field) or a veterinary student (preferably swine or large-animal focused) in good academic standing (GPA greater than 3.0).
• Must have a valid U.S. (or equivalent) driver's license.
• Must be physically able to work with pigs in a commercial environment on a daily basis.

How to Apply

To apply submit the following materials in one pdf document to Stacie Matchan at sgould@iastate.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and will be accepted until the positions are filled.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcript (unofficial)
• 2 short paragraphs
  1. One describing interest in a career within the swine industry.
  2. One describing reasons for interest in this internship.

IPIC Student Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are intermittently available for undergraduate students to work with IPIC staff throughout the year. Please contact Stacie Matchan (sgould@iastate.edu) for more information and availability.

IPIC Communications Position with Science With Practice

If you’re interested in communications and the pork industry, and looking for a part-time on-campus employment during the fall 2025 semester, consider Science With Practice with Sherry Hoyer. Students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences can earn money and academic credit through SWP. Applications open in spring semester. Please check back.

Contact Sherry Hoyer directly (shoyer@iastate.edu) for more information on this IPIC position.

Questions?

Stacie Matchan

Program Specialist
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