Internship

Our internship program provides agricultural majors with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how an agricultural cooperative functions, while helping students actively develop their professional and communication skills.

Applications for Summer 2027 internships are due February 26, 2027.

Work:

Potential hosting co-ops are located across the state and offer a dynamic range of industry knowledge in cotton, grain and farm supply operations. Interns have the opportunity to gain real-life work experience in varying areas of business such as marketing, accounting, sales, and operations.

Learn:

Connect the dots between work completed and lessons taught in the classroom, and what it takes to run a successful, farmer-focused agribusiness. Expand your understanding of the cooperative business model and develop a professional skillset.

Earn:

This is a paid internship opportunity, with housing opportunities varying based on hosting co-op. Students may also have the opportunity to gain class credit counting toward their major for completion of the program. With manager approval, interns are invited to attend an industry-wide meeting in July.

Qualifications:

• Completed at least Sophomore level coursework at a 4-year university
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Preferred:

• Major is in agriculture
• Ability to communicate effectively with agricultural producers
• An individual who is self-motivated, reliable, flexible, teachable, willing to work
• Experience or interest in cotton ginning, grain, or farm supply
• Completed relevant coursework such as accounting, communications, futures & options, agricultural economics, soil science, etc.

Selection Process:

1) Application:

• Submit a one-page cover letter and current résumé in PDF format using the application form below.
• Indicate which cooperative internship(s) you are interested in applying for, or enter “General Application” if you would like to be considered for placement with any participating cooperative.
• List any rural areas in Texas where you have family or friends you could potentially live with during the internship.
• You will receive an email to sign up for an interview time slot.

2) Interview:

• Conducted via Zoom with TACC Staff.
• A follow-up interview with the co-op may be scheduled, as well.

3) Placement:

• TACC serves as a placement agency to match candidates with hosting cooperatives of compatible culture and work style to ensure the most productive and enjoyable "fit." This could be based on a candidate’s specific interest (cotton, grain, farm supply, commodity markets, etc.), learning style, or career goals.

4) Formal Hiring & Onboarding:

• TACC will inform intern candidates of the decision reached.
• Interns hired will be put into contact with their host manager, who will take over the process from there.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a cooperative?

A cooperative is a type of business formed, owned and governed by its members, in this case, the farmers who trade their commodities with the co-op.