Overview      

The Wisconsin Association of FFA is recruiting FFA members and collegiate students to help share the celebration of FFA members leading up to and during the Wisconsin State FFA Convention in Madison, WI. The goal of the public relations team is to provide students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience covering a convention, while also having a media presence for all audiences.

Collegiate Positions      
Ideal candidates should have completed at least one year of collegiate coursework, with a focus in the areas of agriculture, communications, journalism, or a related field. FFA experience is preferred.
Social Media Intern: This position works with the Wisconsin State FFA Convention Public Relations
Team and convention managers to assist with development and implementation of the Wisconsin
Association of FFA social media and online content for purposes of outreach, marketing, and public
relations of the Wisconsin State FFA Convention. Full Job Description.

Creative Writing Intern: This position works closely with the Wisconsin State FFA Convention Public Relations Team and convention managers to support the development and implementation of newspaper, television, and radio content for outreach, marketing, and public relations efforts related to the Wisconsin State FFA Convention. In addition, this intern will collaborate with student Public Relations members to develop a post-convention recap newsletter. Full Job Description.

Interview Intern: This position works with the Wisconsin State FFA Convention Public Relations Team and convention managers to conduct interviews with members, alumni, sponsors, and guests for internal social media content. Interviews will be used to capture short-form video, quotes, and highlights that support real-time and post-convention storytelling across Wisconsin FFA’s internal social media channels and digital platforms. Full Job Description.

Photography Intern: This position works with the Wisconsin State FFA Convention Public Relations Team and convention managers to assist with all awards photography for purposes of outreach, marketing, and public relations of the Wisconsin State FFA Convention. Full Job Description.

WAAE Professional Development Conference Intern: The Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators will host its annual professional development conference in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, from June 28 to July 2. Depending on applicants, this intern may be selected for the PR Team during the Wisconsin FFA Convention, holding one of the above positions, and will continue working with WAAE staff to provide communications coverage before and throughout their conference, along with other projects as assigned.  The intern will receive an additional stipend and housing in recognition of this work. Full Job Description.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested collegiate intern candidates should submit the online application to media@wisconsinffa.org by 5:00 p.m. CST Sunday, March 8, 2026, which includes submitting a brief cover letter, resume, examples of work and applications questions:

• What role(s) would you like to be considered for?
• Describe your experience related to the specific role(s) you are applying for.
• What ideas do you have to help “activate” the Wisconsin State FFA Convention Public Relations Team?

Please submit the appropriate example(s) for each role you wish to be considered for. Applicants may apply for multiple areas.:
Photography: Five (5) photos showcasing your skills
Social Media: One reel with a caption
Interview: A 30-second interview with a person and topic of your choice
Creative Writing: Sample press release on a topic of your choice
WAAE: Indicate availability for June 28-July 2 

NOTIFICATION: Collegiate Intern applicants will be notified of their status no later than Monday, March 9, 2026. Interviews will take place in March 10-12, 2026. Final offers will be sent no later than Monday, March 16, 2026. At this time, individuals offered a position may be subject to a background check.