A.I. Technician Internship
In areas with summer breeding programs and dense cow populations, an Artificial Insemination (A.I.) Technician internship may be offered. This A.I. internship program focuses on developing the skills to successfully breed and manage a technician service route. Students will be participating in A.I. training, semen handling, reproductive trouble shooting and management of the daily technician route. This program is focused at least 80% of the time on the responsibilities of daily A.I. technician service. Extended and weekend hours as well as serving almost exclusively in a farm setting is expected for this program. There will be limited exposure to other facets of the cooperative's business. Intern may not be able to participate in orientation based on the schedule and breeding project needs of the service area.
Logistics:
- Availability: 12 weeks, from May to August full-time (or the equivalent of a 40-hour work week depending upon departmental work and assigned supervisor’s schedule).
- Compensation: Intern will be paid a monthly stipend on a bi-weekly basis or daily wage dependent up position.
- Transportation: Intern must provide his/her own transportation. Travel will be required including some overnight travel. All arrangements will be made by a supervisor and expenses will be paid or reimbursed to the intern.
- Housing: Each student is responsible for his/her own housing.
Qualifications:
- Major in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agriculture Business, Agriculture Communications or related area of study with a familiarity and passion for the dairy/beef industry
- Completed at least two semesters (quarters) of college at the start of the internship
- Consents to a background check
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a drug test