Summer Internship Program
About the Organization:
The Delaware Farm Bureau is one of the strongest farm organizations in Delaware. It is a nonprofit and nongovernmental organization that serves as a unified voice for farmers in the state of Delaware. The Delaware Farm Bureau is made up of over 1,800 farms, families, and members. These families and individuals are unified for the purpose of preserving agriculture as an industry and way of life. Our mission is to promote and protect Delaware agriculture through education and advocacy to ensure a quality of life for farmers and their consumers.
Description:
The Delaware Farm Bureau, based in Camden, DE, is seeking an enthusiastic college or university student to join our team as a summer intern. The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people across Delaware—from farmers and ranchers to business professionals and consumers. This role involves creating high-quality content that highlights the stories of Delaware farmers, fosters public engagement, and strengthens recognition of the Delaware Farm Bureau’s brand and logo.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of new digital media campaigns that connect local farmers to consumers and encourage public engagement.
- Assist in content creation for all of the Delaware Farm Bureau’s social media platforms, including organizing cross-platform content strategies. This includes posts, stories, reels, etc.
- Perform analysis of the effectiveness of digital media campaigns and make appropriate recommendations regarding areas of improvement.
- Assist in educating children and the public through the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation’s Mobile Ag Lab
- Assist with various seasonal projects and grants
- Assist in helping out during various events, such as the Delaware State Fair.
- Assist in research and writing articles for the bi-monthly Delaware Farm Bureau News newspaper
- Assist in various office tasks and responsibilities
- Work with the other summer intern(s) on a capstone project pertaining to membership
- Complete and submit an “end of internship” report
Requirements:
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the field of Marketing/Business or Agriculture
- Extensive knowledge of digital media strategies and platforms
- Creative problem-solving skills and a strong analytical thinker
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities and projects, while keeping the office staff and volunteers informed
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
- Photography/videography skills preferred
Compensation:
- This internship will be compensated, in which the intern will be paid an hourly rate.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 3:00pm
(some weeknights and weekends may be required)
Deadline:
If you believe that you would be a good fit for this internship, please submit your resume, cover letter and one letter of recommendation from a previous employer or professor to mikayla.paul@defb.org by January 31st, 2026.
About the Organization:
The Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation was incorporated in March 2013 as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Headquartered in Camden, Delaware, the Foundation was created to build awareness, understanding and positive public perception about Delaware’s farm operations, promote fresh local food and sponsor the Ag Education Mobile Classroom. The foundation partners with the New Castle, Kent and Sussex County Farm Bureaus to raise the funds necessary to successfully achieve the mission and provide education materials.
Description:
The Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation, based in Camden, DE, is seeking an energetic college or university student to join our team as a Foundation Intern. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with people across Delaware—from farmers and ranchers to teachers, students, and consumers.
This role calls for strong communication skills to create high-quality content and curriculum that educates Delaware students and consumers about the importance of agriculture, fosters public engagement, and strengthens recognition of the Delaware Farm Bureau’s mission and logo.
The intern will work closely with the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation Coordinator to develop impactful campaign and communication strategies that elevate the Foundation’s public profile
Responsibilities:
- Assist in teaching lessons through our Mobile Ag Lab
- Bring awareness to the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation’s mission through events
- Assist in the development and implementation of new digital media campaigns that educate the public on the importance of agriculture
- Assist in content creation for the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation’s Facebook
- Perform analysis of the effectiveness of digital media campaigns and make appropriate recommendations regarding areas of improvement.
- Assist in developing engaging lessons that align with Delaware’s state curriculum
- Assist with various seasonal projects, functions, and grants
- Assist in various office tasks and responsibilities
- Complete and submit an “end of internship” report
Requirements:
- Undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the field of Marketing/Business, Agriculture or Agriculture Education
- Knowledge of digital media strategies and platforms
- Creative problem-solving skills and a strong analytical thinker
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and public speaking skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities and projects, while keeping the office staff and volunteers informed
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
- Photography/videography skills is a plus
- Knowledge of curriculum planning is a plus
Compensation:
- This internship will be compensated, in which the intern will be paid an hourly rate.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 3:00pm
(some weeknights and weekends may be required)
Deadline:
If you believe that you would be a good fit for this internship, please submit your resume, cover letter and one letter of recommendation from a previous employer or professor to mikayla.paul@defb.org by January 31st, 2025
Remarks from past interns:
“During my internship with the Delaware Farm Bureau, I had the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated professionals, develop valuable lifelong skills, and gain hands on experience in classroom settings, agricultural operations across the state, and at Legislative Hall. This experience has provided me with lasting knowledge and memories that will continue to influence my personal and professional growth.”
- Emerson H. – 2025 Summer Intern
“I loved getting to connect with local farmers and having the opportunity to teach younger generations about the importance of farming and agriculture.”
- Kira M. – 2024 Summer Intern
“Overall, the internship was an amazing experience. I got to know so many amazing people in the community and learn a lot about interacting with them in a professional/business manner. A few other things I participated in that were not listed about were; manning the water station at the milk run, working in the ag lab at the Brittingham farms lavender festival, folding and organizing T-shirts for the milk run, tractor pull, and farm bureau shirts. I also visited farm stands across the state to promote them on Facebook and to show them our appreciation to them.”
- Audrey H. – 2023 Summer Intern
