U.S. Dairy Export Council · 10 hours ago
2026 U.S. Dairy Export Council Summer Internship Program
Arlington, VA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hr
Start in 2026 SummerU.S. Dairy Export Council is dedicated to enhancing demand for U.S. dairy products through collaboration and research. They are seeking energetic and organized individuals for their Summer Internship Program to gain valuable experience and build a professional network in the dairy industry.
PublishingNon ProfitMarketingMarket ResearchNews
No H1B
Responsibilities
Dive into the heart of dairy export opportunities as you work alongside the Strategic Insights team. Your mission will involve mining and synthesizing data from primary and secondary USDEC research sources, focusing on key markets such as Japan, Central America, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa
Gain invaluable research experience and a thorough understanding of international markets and the dairy industry
Collaborate with the SI leaders to generate comprehensive reports, delving into secondary research databases for USDEC's custom research projects
Play a pivotal role in designing and implementing custom research, and showcase your analytical prowess through presentations to internal and external stakeholders
Engage in the intricate world of dairy product regulations with the MARA team. Learn about compositional standards, food additives, and labeling, which are essential for international trade
Conduct detailed reviews and provide insights on potential inconsistencies in international and U.S. regulations, focusing on foreign governments' draft regulations
Be the catalyst in acquiring new regulations on product standards, food labeling, and additives in selected countries
Enhance your skills in regulatory affairs by assisting in updating the USDEC website with current and relevant regulatory information
Work with our vibrant Cheese Marketing team and contribute to the global promotion of U.S. cheese. Work in tandem with our international offices to drive demand and build confidence in U.S. Dairy worldwide
Be part of initiatives like the Cheese Specialist Certification program, which educates culinary students and professionals about U.S. cheese quality, applications, and export commitment
Engage in diverse marketing projects, from updating promotional materials to assisting in global event and activity planning
Learn the art of organizing marketing events, developing content that resonates across cultures, and collaborating with third-party vendors to create impactful promotional materials
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
Entering sophomore or higher in college/university
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communications/writing skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions independently
Interest or background in agriculture and marketing
Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
Excellent knowledge of MS Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Passion for the agriculture industry and its best practices
Benefits
Metro benefits or parking garage pass provided
Company
U.S. Dairy Export Council
U.S. Dairy Export Council is a non-profit organization that provides market analysis, research and news to U.S. Dairy exporters and farmers.
Founded in 1995
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Krysta Harden
President and CEO
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