Marketing & Communications Internship - 2026
This internship includes event planning and execution, social media engagement and coverage, publication creation, understanding policy development, and member engagement.
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Help educate and inform WSGA members through social media by interviewing and/or obtaining information from rural Wyoming communities or person(s).
Assist the Executive Vice President conducting research as needed and assist the Office Manager with administrative duties as needed.
Travel to and assist with the Summer Convention, Environmental Stewardship Tour and Wyoming State Fair.
Learn various aspects of the WSGA webpage and membership database.
Develop and disseminate press releases to state and affiliate media concerning different aspects of Wyoming agriculture and WSGA proceedings.
Plan, write and photograph articles that will be featured in the quarterly CowCountry Magazine.
* Must have an open mind to learn various agricultural issues.
Reports to: Marketing & Communications Director
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Internship is fully in person in Cheyenne, Wyoming (WSGA does not provide housing).
Work hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 1 hour lunch break (Office closures, time-off, academic schedule, and travel will be discussed with selected applicant).
Travel and additional work hours during convention and special events will occur throughout the summer (Interns will be notified prior to event).The internship is a 3-month program; selected candidate will work out summer schedule prior to starting. Approximate start and end dates are May 18th-August 21st.
Pay: $14/hour (two pay periods per month by direct deposit). -
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a current resume, a letter of interest explaining your educational and career goals, one writing sample and two letters of recommendation.
You may also include a link to your portfolio and/or relevant social media accounts.
Please submit materials by e-mail to anna@wysga.org with subject line: Internship Application 2026.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application deadline - March 15, 2026
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Professional and detail oriented
Able to relocate to Cheyenne, Wyoming
Background in ranching or production agriculture (preferred)
Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite software, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop (preferred)
Experience with photography or willingness to learn
Agricultural Communications major (preferred)
Questions?
Send us a message at info@wysga.org or call 307-638-3942
Clifford P. Hansen Memorial Scholarship - 2026
Two $2,000 Scholarships Available
Available to Wyoming College Students
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The Clifford P. Hansen Memorial Scholarship is in remembrance of Clifford Hansen, who was known as a Teton country rancher, Past President of Wyoming Stock Growers Association, the Governor of Wyoming and a U.S. Senator. The Memorial Scholarship was established through contributions received in memory of Senator Hansen and other departed WSGA leaders. It recognizes outstanding college students pursuing an education related to Wyoming's agriculture or natural resources. WSGA believes that continuing education is an important asset for youth. The $2,000 cash scholarships will be awarded for the upcoming academic year.
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To be eligible, student, parent, and/or guardian must be a member in good standing of WSGA. The applicant must be a sophomore, junior, or senior for the upcoming Fall semester, or a senior who is graduating and has been accepted into graduate school for the concurrent semester. The students must be enrolled full-time at the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming Community College, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and be majoring in agriculture or a natural resource related field. The winners will be approved by the WSGA trustees. The scholarship winners will be announced at the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. Winners will be notified prior and invited to attend to be recognized in front of WSGA membership and supporters.
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To apply for this scholarship, the applicant must submit an official transcript and essay of 500 words or less addressing the following questions:
What have you gained from your college experience?
What leadership roles have you acquired since starting college and how have those leadership roles influenced you?
How do your post-college plans involve agriculture or natural resources?
What characteristics distinguish you as deserving this scholarship?
If the student is not a member of the WSGA, the application must identify the name of the parent/guardian with membership.
Send documents to the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at P.O. Box 206, Cheyenne, WY 82003 or by e-mail: info@wysga.org
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Application deadline - March 15, 2026
John J. Hines Memorial Scholarship - 2026
One $2,000 Scholarship Available
Available to Wyoming College Students
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The John J. Hines Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Senator John Hines, a life-long Campbell County rancher. Senator Hines served as President of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association, a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 2002, then as a Wyoming State Senator from 2003 to 2014. He was always a strong advocate for Wyoming agriculture and a consistent voice for responsible management of both Wyoming’s natural resources and her financial resources. The scholarship is funded through generous support from the Estate of John Hines. It recognizes outstanding college students pursuing an education related to Wyoming's agriculture or natural resources. WSGA believes that continuing education is an important asset for youth. The $2,000 cash scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming academic year.
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The applicant must be a sophomore, junior, or senior for the upcoming Fall semester, or a senior who is graduating and has been accepted into graduate school for the concurrent semester. The students must be enrolled full-time at the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming Community College, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and be majoring in agriculture or a natural resource related field. The winners will be approved by the WSGA trustees. The scholarship winners will be announced at the Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show. Winners will be notified prior and invited to attend to be recognized in front of WSGA membership and supporters.
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To apply for this scholarship, the applicant must submit an official transcript and essay of 500 words or less addressing the following questions:
What have you gained from your college experience?
What leadership roles have you acquired since starting college and how have those leadership roles influenced you?
How do your post-college plans involve agriculture or natural resources?
What characteristics distinguish you as deserving this scholarship?
Send documents to the Wyoming Stock Growers Association at P.O. Box 206, Cheyenne, WY 82003 or by e-mail: info@wysga.org
Application deadline - March 15, 2026
