Reproductive Program Internship

Position Description: 

GENEX Cooperative is seeking a Reproductive Program Intern to learn and provide professional and personalized Artificial Insemination service and breeding program assistance to members and customers that result in improved profit potential and satisfaction for them. This is a service internship that includes top level service training, on-farm experience, and close interaction with full-time staff. The internship will also include the opportunity to build relationships with member and non-member farms and become A.I Certified at the end of your internship. 

Location:  Eastern South Dakota/Southwest Minnesota 

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Learn Artificial insemination skills and techniques.  
• Provide Breeding program assistance to full-time technicians in the area. Emphasis on bull selection and how we choose genetics for the producers.  
• Consult with consultants in the area to gather data from farms and learn how to interpret.  
• Work with salesmen in the area to grasp knowledge of our product line and how to gain new customers. 
• Present presentation to GENEX team at end of internship. Presentation will include each week and what was learned and accomplished during that time.  

Qualifications:

• Strong cattle background with emphasis on the dairy breed. 
• Preference toward a career in the dairy industry upon graduation 
• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture/Animal Science or equivalent experience is preferred 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Must possess communication and people skills 
• Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally 
• Computer skills are required; and ability to work with herd management software is a plus 

Internship applications will close on November 7^th, 2025, please note you may not be contacted until after this date.