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International Marketing Internship

Position Based in Lansing, MI (Constitution Hall: 525 W Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933 with option for hybrid work) 

Duties:

• Provide assistance in organizing and planning international marketing activities to promote Michigan agricultural products to the world. 

 

• Contact Michigan food and agriculture exporters to ensure company information is accurate and complete for the International Marketing Program’s database. 

 

• Contact Michigan companies to recruit them for various international marketing activities. 

 

• Author content to promote activities and programs offered by the International Marketing Program and Food Export Association of the Midwest through, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, newsletter, and additional platforms. 

 

• Write success stories on Michigan companies that have participated in programs and services offered by Food Export Association of the Midwest. 

 

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work

• Verbal and writing skills, comfortable with e-mail communication and cold calling

• Ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide range of Michigan companies and producers

• Ability to organize and implement programs and services 

• Computer skills (especially in MS Office, various social media platforms, and internet research)

Minimum Education Required:

Applicant should be enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution. Applicants should be in their second or third year of undergraduate studies or a first-year graduate student enrolled in these preferred areas of study: International Relations, Food Marketing, Agriculture Communications, Marketing, Agriculture Business, Business or a similar major/field. 

 

This is a paid internship. 

 

Please send cover letter, resume, and a copy of your official college transcripts with the subject line: International Marketing Internship Applicant, to Elissa Mutschler, mutschlere@michigan.gov or apply on Handshake. Please direct questions to Elissa at 517-275-1309.

 

May 12 – August 29, 2025 (Optional extension of September-December 2025 and flexibility with start and end dates)

 

Hours: 12-32 hours/week