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Job Description
2025 Trans Ova Marketing Intern (1 Position Available)
Position Purpose: Trans Ova Genetics offers a summer internship program that is designed to give students who have a passion for serving clients in the bovine reproductive industry a real-world experience in the area of reproductive technologies. The Trans Ova Marketing intern position will assist the Trans Ova Marketing team by traveling to multiple industry and breed Jr. National events throughout the summer promoting Trans Ova by setting up trade show booths and interacting with potential clients. This position will also help with the creation of social media posts, blogs, client newsletters, and any other communication related projects. Travel will be required 75% of the summer. This position will interface with Client Service Representatives from other centers.
Key Responsibilities
Students must have completed their sophomore year of undergraduate studies in Animal Science / Agriculture Communication or a related degree. It is preferred that students have already completed a course in reproduction. Knowledge of beef and dairy show industry preferred.
Other Skills / Experience
About Us
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS , with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
2025 Trans Ova Marketing Intern (1 Position Available)
Position Purpose: Trans Ova Genetics offers a summer internship program that is designed to give students who have a passion for serving clients in the bovine reproductive industry a real-world experience in the area of reproductive technologies. The Trans Ova Marketing intern position will assist the Trans Ova Marketing team by traveling to multiple industry and breed Jr. National events throughout the summer promoting Trans Ova by setting up trade show booths and interacting with potential clients. This position will also help with the creation of social media posts, blogs, client newsletters, and any other communication related projects. Travel will be required 75% of the summer. This position will interface with Client Service Representatives from other centers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide world class client service to both internal and external clients.
- Attend industry events on behalf of Trans Ova and set up/man trade show booth.
- Assist with operation processes required to meet client needs.
- Assist Marketing with maintaining and creation content highlighting summer events.
- Interact with clients through written, verbal, and face to face interactions.
- Develop content for social media platforms and website.
- Maintain a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position.
Students must have completed their sophomore year of undergraduate studies in Animal Science / Agriculture Communication or a related degree. It is preferred that students have already completed a course in reproduction. Knowledge of beef and dairy show industry preferred.
Other Skills / Experience
- Knowledge of the bovine industry and bovine reproduction highly desired.
- Knowledge and/or Experience with social media business accounts.
- Experience with Adobe Creative programs and Canva preferred.
- Proficiency with a computer including Excel, Power Point and Word.
- High degree of professionalism is required.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written skillset.
- Passion for livestock industry and serving internal and external clientele.
About Us
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS , with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
