NCBA has opened applications for spring 2026 semester internships in the Colorado and Washington, D.C., offices. Internships are available for public policy, producer education and sustainability, and meetings and events.
The public policy intern supports NCBA’s government affairs team and allows students to learn more about lobbying, government relations and advocacy on behalf of the cattle and sheep industries. This internship is in conjunction with the Public Lands Council, is full-time and based in Washington, D.C.
The producer education and sustainability intern will assist in developing educational materials for cattle producers. This position also will assist with outreach related to the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program and help advance the cattle industry’s sustainability initiatives through research and communications support. The internship is full-time and based in NCBA’s headquarters in Centennial, CO.
The meetings and events intern will support the operations of large and small events, including the 2026 CattleCon. The student will learn how to manage large-scale conventions and trade shows, in addition to the logistics behind smaller meetings and conferences. This internship is full-time and based in Centennial, CO.
All internships run from January to May 2026 and are paid positions. Applications are due by October 6. For more information and to apply, click here.