Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Beef
Expo Communications Internship
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is offering one paid communications internship for the duration of its 54th
Convention and Beef Expo, held April 1 through 4 in Perry, Ga., at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. The intern is
expected to stay in the selected hotel for the three days. All travel expenses and mileage associated with program
work will be reimbursed. Upon completion, the selected intern will receive a scholarship from Georgia Cattlemen’s
Association for $500.
Responsibilities:
 Photography: Attend and photograph all Convention and Beef Expo events and sales; Create photo
captions for magazine and social media usage; Manage photo uploads to social media
 Writing: Attend and report on all Convention and Beef Expo events and sales; Collect sale reports, quotes
and interviews for magazine and social media usage; Manage social media updates
To apply, you MUST meet the following criteria:
 Must be a Georgia resident and/or attend a Georgia college or university
 Be a member of GJCA (Dues $15)
 Be a sophomore, junior or senior in college
 Major in animal science, agricultural economics, agribusiness, food science, meat science, agricultural
communications, agricultural education or family and consumer sciences
 Must be able to be present at all Convention events, beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday through conclusion of
events on Saturday
 Must have strong journalism or photojournalism skills
 Must be involved in extracurricular activities pertaining to agriculture
Application Requirements:
 Completed application, including résumé, short biography and most recent transcript
 Examples of work
o Photography: Three to five high resolution color photographs
o Writing: Three to five articles or press releases
 Application must be received no later than February 20, 2015 to the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
office. A final decision will be made no later than February 20, 2015. Postmarked applications received
after February 20 will not be considered.
Please send typed applications and work examples to:
Bailey Toates
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
Director of Communications and Youth Activities
P.O. Box 27990
Macon, GA 31221
Email applications may also be submitted to bailey@gabeef.org.
Questions? 478 474 6560 or Bailey@gabeef.org
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Beef Expo Internship
APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 20, 2015
APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________________________________________
Permanent Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________
Year in School (as of Jan. 2015): ______ Sophomore ______Junior ______Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: _________________________
GPA: _______________
School Attended: _______________________________________________________________________________
Major: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Minor: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Certificate: ____________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE SPACE ALLOTTED.
1. Explain your interest in this internship. How will your skills allow you to adequately perform all tasks required?
2. In your view, what is the role of commodity groups such as the Georgia Cattlemen's Association, Georgia
CattleWomen's Association, Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Beef Board? Have you had
experience with any such organizations? Please explain.
3. Please describe how you use social media in your everyday life.
5. List other experiences, skills, extracurricular activities or achievements which might assist us in considering you
for the internship.
PLEASE LIST TWO REFERENCES:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________
In what capacity do you known this individual? _______________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________
In what capacity do you known this individual? _______________________________________________________
Please include the following with your application:
1. Résumé
2. Most recent transcript.
3. Short autobiography (Limit to 500 words or less).
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________
Mail completed application and associated materials to
Please send typed applications and work examples to:
Bailey Toates
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
Director of Communications and Youth Activities
P.O. Box 27990
Macon, GA 31221
Email applications may also be submitted to bailey@gabeef.org.
Questions? 478 474 6560 or Bailey@gabeef.org