Feedyard Operations Internship

Balance4ward is offering a paid, 12-week summer internship for individuals seeking hands-on experience in feedyard operations. The Feedyard Operations Intern will support cattle care, animal health, nutrition, feed delivery, cattle movement, maintenance, logistics, team planning, and assigned operational projects.

What you'll do:

• Support daily feedyard operations and cattle care
• Gain hands-on experience with animal health, processing, and low-stress cattle handling
• Learn bunk reading, nutrition, feed delivery, and feed procurement
• Assist with cattle movement, marketing, and logistics
• Gain exposure to yard operations, maintenance, and equipment
• Learn how cattle performance and operational decisions work together
• Participate in team meetings, planning, and day-to-day problem solving
• Take ownership of assigned projects from planning through completion
• Complete Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification
• Receive feedback and apply it to strengthen your work

What they're looking for:

• We're looking for someone who is positive, dependable, hardworking, curious, and ready to learn
• The right person is willing to jump in, take initiative, ask questions, work safely around cattle and equipment, receive feedback, and work well with others
• Interns are expected to commit to the full 12-week program

Benefits:

• Balance4ward will assist in locating housing for the duration of the summer within drivable distance of the Nodaway office location. Intern will be responsible for up to $200 of living expenses per month plus any extra utilities.
• Complete Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification