CAREER INTERNSHIP – SUMMER 2011
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), an instrumentality of the California Department of
Food and Agriculture, is funded by the state’s 1,700 dairy families. With headquarters in South
San Francisco and Modesto, the CMAB is one of the largest commodity boards in the United
States. The CMAB executes advertising, public relations, research and retail and foodservice
promotional programs on behalf of California dairy products, including Real California Milk and
Real California Cheese.
Looking to the future of the California dairy industry, the California Milk Advisory Board’s
Career Internship Program will help train the dairy leaders of tomorrow through an intense
hands-on curriculum offering a broad scope of experience in the dairy industry. The six-week
program is designed to give participants a clear understanding of the California dairy industry
from all vantage points.
During their six-week assignment, participants will be involved in field assignments with dairy
partners including California dairy farmers, cheese and milk processors; retailers; industry
groups including lobbying and regulatory groups; promotional groups involving advertising,
public relations and nutritional education agencies and councils.
The deadline for applications is March 4, 2011; interviews will be conducted in March/April.
The Career Internship will begin in June. You may fill out the application online and email
directly to diriqui@cmab.net.
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Conditions of Career Internship Program
The following is a list of the benefits to which you will be entitled and the responsibilities, which
you will have if you are accepted to serve as a CMAB Career Intern.
Submission of an application to the California Milk Advisory Board Career Internship Program is
your agreement that you will abide by these following conditions.
1.
Upon acceptance to serve as a career intern, he/she will become a full-time temporary
employee of CMAB. He/she will receive monetary compensation for the work involved
at the standard daily pay rate of $135.00 (for 8 hour day). Partial days worked will be
paid accordingly at a rate of $16.87 per hour worked. If intern is unavailable to work on
any given weekday, no pay will be granted. The career intern will be covered by CMAB’s
workers compensation and unemployment insurance for the duration of the program.
No paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance, pension or other benefits will be available
to the CMAB career intern.
2.
The career intern’s employment will last for a period of approximately six weeks during
the summer for which he/she is accepted. CMAB may discontinue the internship during
this time with one week’s notice and a clear statement of reason(s) for the termination.
Employment is at the pleasure of CMAB.
3.
At all times during the program, the career intern will be a highly visible “emissary” of
CMAB, an instrumentality of the California Department of Food & Agriculture and the
State of California, therefore the highest standards of personal and professional conduct
and integrity are required.
4.
The career intern will be required to follow CMAB’s standard operating procedures and
personnel policies as directed. If he/she is uncertain as to what duties or procedures are
expected, he/she will seek clarification, where feasible, from his/her assigned
supervisor. If no set procedures are available and he/she is unable to check with his/her
supervisor, he/she will complete the tasks using courtesy and common sense and will
report to his/her supervisor on actions taken or decisions made.
5.
The career intern will be required to follow the sponsoring career internship partner’s
standard operating procedures and personnel policies while serving in field
assignments. If he/she is uncertain as to what duties or procedures are expected,
he/she will seek clarification, where feasible, from his/her assigned field supervisor. If
no set procedures are available and he/she is unable to check with his/her field
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supervisor, he/she will complete the tasks using courtesy and common sense and will
report to both his/her field supervisor and/or CMAB’s supervisor on actions taken or
decisions made.
6.
If any problems or difficulties arise during the course of the program, he/she will
immediately report them to his/her assigned supervisor at CMAB. He/she may also
choose to communicate any concerns about the program to his/her immediate
supervisor.
7.
The career intern understands that he/she should make his/her own arrangements for
health insurance during the program since no coverage (except workers compensation)
will be provided by CMAB. The applicant is required to provide CMAB with the name,
address and telephone number of his/her family member or other person to be notified
in case of an emergency and that of his/her personal or family physician. Further, as
part of the application, the career intern consents in advance to any necessary medical
treatment during the course of the program.
8.
The career intern must not disclose any confidential or privileged information to which
he/she gains access as a result of participating in the CMAB Career Internship Program.
9.
The career intern is not permitted to make statements to sponsoring career internship
partners, members of the public, or the press that purport to represent the official
opinion of CMAB, unless such statement is a part of his/her specific job responsibilities
or is authorized in advance by CMAB.
10.
At all times the career intern is required to be punctual for his/her assignments. He/she
will, without exception, call both his/her sponsoring career internship partner and
CMAB supervisor if he/she is unable to attend or expects to be late.
11.
It is the career intern’s responsibility to dress consistent with the role of a highly visible
“emissary” for CMAB. He/she shall dress in a manner and have an appearance that is
appropriate and professional in light of the environment in which he/she will work, the
duties of the jobs, and the impression he/she will set with CMAB’s sponsoring career
internship partners and others. CMAB’s program supervisor is authorized to interpret
this policy and his interpretations shall be given deference.
12.
Workdays may vary in length according to the schedule of assignments. The career
intern may be required to attend assignments in various locations within the state of
California. This will require him/her to be available for traveling and spending a week at
a time away from home during the entire term. (Any applicant whose schedule or
responsibilities do not allow this flexibility to travel and attend assignments away from
home should not apply for the program.)
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13.
In addition to his/her regular salary, the career intern will be reimbursed for out-ofpocket costs for travel and hotel accommodations necessitated by his/her work for
CMAB and sponsoring partner, according to CMAB’s standard expense reimbursement
policy. A copy of this policy will be supplied to him/her during orientation.
14.
The career intern will inform CMAB of his/her permanent address, email address and
telephone numbers and changes of same during the program term.
15.
The career intern must hold a valid California Driver’s license, auto insurance and must
have personal reliable transportation to be considered for the program. CMAB will
require a copy of driving record and proof of insurance with limits according to state
requirements for approximated miles driven. Mileage will be reimbursed as designated
by the State of California rate per mile with submission of CMAB travel expense claim
form.
16.
Transportation to and from the designated meeting place for career intern at the start
and finish of the program is the career intern’s responsibility. Accommodation and
other expenses, if any, for attending these sessions will be paid by CMAB according to
CMAB’s expense limits.
17.
The career intern is responsible for maintaining all equipment and property belonging to
the CMAB and sponsoring career internship partner that are used during the course of
the program.
18.
If the applicant is a minor (under 18), he/she may participate in the program only with
the written consent of his/her parents.
19.
During the course of the program, the intern will receive occasional performance
counseling and evaluations from his/her assigned CMAB supervisor.
Requirements for Career Internship
To be eligible to participate, each applicant must:
 Be a college junior or senior student earning a degree in dairy science, dairy product
manufacturing, agricultural business, business administration or other related majors
 Be pursuing a career in the California dairy industry
 Have a cumulative 3.00 GPA in major on a 4.0 scale
 Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of California
 Be available to work full-time during the program term
 Have reliable transportation
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Application Checklist
When sending application for CMAB Career Internship 2011,
please make certain that the following items are included in your email.

Completed application – Diane Iriqui, diriqui@cmab.net, by deadline date: Friday,
March 4, 2011.

A copy of each college/university transcript (official or unofficial accepted) must be sent
via email to diriqui@cmab.net, with completed application.

Three letters of reference, in a sealed envelope can be emailed to diriqui@cmab.net, or
mailed directly to the CMAB Modesto.
For questions or concerns regarding the CMAB Career Internship Application, please contact
Kris Costa at 209.525.6875 or via email: kcosta@cmab.net.
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2010 CAREER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – APPLICATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: This application, if accepted, will become your contract of employment with
CMAB. Be sure that you have read and understood both this application form and the preceding
pages, “Conditions of Career Internship/Employment with the California Milk Advisory Board.” If you
have any questions about the program or application before you sign this statement, please contact:
California Milk Advisory Board
Career Internship Program
3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite D
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 525-6875 - Fax: (209) 525-6899
E-mail: diriqui@cmab.net
www.RealCaliforniaMilk.com
Applications must be sent via email to Diane Iriqui, diriqui@cmab.net.
All completed applications must be received via email by March 4, 2011.
Application for: Summer 2011
Full Name:
Telephone number:
Current address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Permanent address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Date of birth:
Driver’s license:
Parent/Guardian:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Telephone number:
Personal Physician:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Citizenship:
City, State:
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Present Academic Level:
__ Junior
__ Senior
Include one copy of each set of transcripts (official or unofficial will be accepted) for college career.
Please provide information below for each college/university attended and/or attending:
College:
Overall GPA:
Dates Attended:
Major:
Major GPA:
Graduation Date:
College:
Overall GPA:
Dates Attended:
Major:
Major GPA:
Graduation Date:
College:
Overall GPA:
Dates Attended:
Major:
Major GPA:
Graduation Date:
REFERENCES:
List the names and addresses of three references that you have asked to provide a letter of
recommendation, one academic and others from persons familiar with you. Reference letters can be
mailed directly (from your reference) to the CMAB Modesto office OR emailed directly to
diriqui@cmab.net from your reference. Reference letters must be received by March 4, 2011.
Reference #1
Name:
Company:
Title:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Reference #2
Name:
Company:
Title:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Telephone number:
Email address:
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Reference #3
Name:
Company:
Title:
Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Work Experience:
Employer #1
Dates Employed:
Company:
Title:
City, State:
Duties:
Reason for leaving:
Employer #2
Dates Employed:
Company:
Title:
City, State:
Duties:
Reason for leaving:
Program Information:
Please indicate how you first learned about this program (check all that apply):
__College Professor
__Real California Milk Website __Career Fair
__Other (please specify):
__________________________________________________________________________________
Have you made arrangements with your college or university to receive academic credit for an internship
if it is awarded?
__ Yes
__ No
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ESSAY AND RESUME:
Prepare and attach a one to two page essay addressing the following points:
1. Your past and present academic history and other experiences, which you feel, have prepared you
for this particular CMAB Career Internship.
2. What you hope to accomplish by being accepted into this career internship and how it would
relate to your academic and career goals.
3. Attach current resume.
Other Provisions: (Please type in your initials)
I have read, understood and agree that, if I am accepted, I will abide by the provisions of the “Conditions
of the Career Internship with the California Milk Advisory Board” which are specified in preceding pages.
I authorize CMAB to secure information concerning my education and experience from the educational
institution and former employers listed in this application.
(Initials)
I understand that CMAB will not provide health insurance and that should I desire such coverage,
it is my responsibility to obtain coverage for the duration of the program.
(Initials)
I consent to any medical treatment by and licensed health care provider that may be necessary
during the course of the program.
(Initials)
Signature/Print Name _____________________________________________
Date___________________________________________
If applicant is under 18:
Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature_________________________________Date_______________________
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