Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications | Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications

Where your major makes an impact: Equipping the next generation of educators, leaders, and communicators through agriculture.

Our faculty are highly rated for their teaching, research, and outreach programs in teacher education, Extension education, leadership development, internationalization of curriculum and agriculture, distance education, and organizational and community change.

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Academics

Our department offers bachelor's and master's degrees leading to exciting careers in the field of communications, education, or leadership.

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Online Degree Programs

Our online bachelor's and master's degree programs gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace in your own space.

Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to developing leaders in our field and advancing research. Learn more about who they are.

Courses

Learn about the course offerings in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications.

International Programs

Study abroad advising is available for all students looking to explore study abroad options, apply to specific programs, identify scholarships, prepare for travel, etc.

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Opportunities and Internships

Internship Outline

The Tennessee Beef Industry Council is the certified nonprofit organization that manages the Beef Checkoff
Program in Tennessee. The Beef Checkoff assists cattle producers with independently marketing beef in
Tennessee and across the nation. The Beef Checkoff Program was voted on by the US cattle producers and was
established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The Beef Checkoff provides consumer education opportunities, retail
& foodservice education and promotions, advertising, and extends science-based research to health
professionals, consumers, and producers.

This is a paid summer internship. Full-time (30-40 hours a week) with minimal weekend work and travel. The
TBIC office is located at 530A Brandies Circle, Murfreesboro, TN 37128. Responsibilities will include
assisting with planning and implementation of Checkoff programs, helping create social media content, and day
to day office duties. Applicants should be prepared to discuss the Beef Checkoff Program and have an idea
about what activities and programs are part of the program. Visit tnbeef.org website for information about
Tennessee Beef Industry Council and the Beef Checkoff program. In addition, candidates must have a
motivated work ethic, be well organized, able to work independently, have excellent verbal and written
communication skills and a working knowledge of social media.

Internship Criteria

Students interested in participating in the TBIC Summer Internship Program must be enrolled in a Tennessee
University, be currently enrolled in Communications, Agriculture, Food/Nutrition, or Human Science, and have
an overall GPA of 2.5. Junior status or above is preferred.

Application Procedures

Please visit www.tnbeef.org/about-us/internship-application to fill out the internship application and submit a
resume. You can submit additional documents such as university required documents, transcripts, letters of
recommendation, etc. via the file upload section.

Applications are due by December 31st, 2024

Internship candidates who are selected for an interview will be notified by January 12th, 2025.
Thank you for your interest in the TBIC Summer Internship Program.
If you have any questions about the internship or the application process, please reach out to Emily Haskew at
ehaskew@tnbeef.org or call our office.
Tennessee Beef Industry Council – 530A Brandies Circle, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 – (615) 896 5811

The UTIA Marketing and Communications department is interested in hosting internships for ALEC students interested in magazine or general journalism. They are in particular need of help with writing, editing, and research for UTIA’s flagship magazine, Land, Life & Science.

These internships are unpaid, but offer a tailored experience to fit your specific needs and interests, and give you a wonderful opportunity to grow. You may also be able to use this opportunity as internship credit for ALEC 492. If you are interested in an internship with Marketing and Communications please email ALEC@utk.edu.

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