Internships and Jobs

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The following are some examples of companies and farms offering internships to students majoring in Animal Sciences:

• Aldermere Farm
• Alltech
• Cargill
• Fort Dodge
• Hanover Shoe Farm
• Hoard's Dairyman
• Kentucky Equine Management Program
• Kreamer Feeds
• Manada Conservancy
• Merck
• Missouri Department of Conservation
• Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
• Pilgrims Pride
• Purina Mills and Spring Hill Farm
• Tysons
• World Wide Sires, Ltd.

"By doing internships, I quickly gained a unique resume working in different industries, in different parts of the country, and in different segments of industries. It gave me a chance to gain real-world skills and work with professionals, and it helped me identify my strengths and preferences. Internships even helped me choose the right career.

My internship experiences made me realize that I loved problem solving and troubleshooting, and directed me to graduate school to gain a strong science and research background to complement my production knowledge."

Numerous internship opportunities are offered throughout the year for students in the Animal Sciences Program.  Many of these are listed in our Employment Section. Others are promoted through the Animal Sciences News Group.

For more information about internships, contact our Internship Coordinator, Phil Clauer at pclauer@psu.edu.

Research

Students in Animal Sciences have many opportunities to work with faculty on research projects through work-study positions, independent studies, and paid part-time positions connected with research grants and contracts.

Visit with any of our research faculty or talk to your adviser to find out how you might add research experience to your resume.

Barn Work

Many students enjoy the hands-on experience of working on one of the University farms. Contact Phil Clauer, pclauer@psu.edu if you are interested in work opportunities in poultry or at the poultry unit. Complete the Farm Student Employment Application to apply for work in the other barns.

Work-Study

All students who answer "yes" to the question "In addition to grants, are you interested in 'work-study'?" on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web are considered for Work-Study for fall and spring semesters. (Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program, so not all students who answer "yes" on the FAFSA receive a work-study award.) Students who are interested in summer work-study can apply via eLion prior to summer semester. See Penn State's Office of Student Aid for more information about the Work-Study Program.