Internship Program
The GKB Cattle Internship Program provides extensive, hands-on ranch experience that prepares students for future careers in agriculture.
We currently offer four different types of internships each academic semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and select students for each:
RANCH MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
For students interested in a future career in ranch management. Duties would include daily feeding, herd health, sorting cattle, record keeping and other hands-on cattle production roles. Reports to and is mentored by the Cattle Manager.
OFFICE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
For students interested in a future career in office management with an emphasis on cattle records and logistics. This internship provides hands-on experience with the inter-workings of office upkeep, as well as occasional record keeping in the field, alongside the ranch team. Reports to and is mentored by the Office Manager.
SHOW CATTLE INTERNSHIP
For students interested in show cattle preparation and feeding. Primary work will be at the show barn and may include travel to livestock shows. Reports to and is mentored by the Show Cattle Manager.
CONSTRUCTION/FARMING INTERNSHIP
For students interested in construction/farming aspects. This internship will provide hands-on learning on the farming/construction side of the cattle ranch. Reports to and is mentored by the Construction/Farming manager.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please complete the application and upload current résumé and upload 3 references with contact information. Only completed applications and résumés received prior to the deadline will be considered.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND résumés
· Fall Internship (Sept. 1-Dec. 15): June 1
· Spring Internship (Jan. 1-May 15): October 1
· Summer Internship (Jun. 1-Aug. 15): March 1