GrainFarmers of Ontario is seeking an enthusiastic people-oriented individual tojoin our team as a Communications Intern for a one-year term.
In this role youll help promote our Good in Every Grain (GiEG) publicoutreach campaign by connecting with the public at events across Ontario and providinggeneral support to outreach initiatives.

Ourideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with experience in event planning writingand a solid understanding of the agriculture industry. If this sounds like youwed love to hear from youapply today to become Grain Farmers of Ontariosnext Communications Intern!

The Role

The Communications Intern works with theCommunications Specialist PR to ensure the success of Grain Farmers ofOntarios public outreach program. The intern will act as an ambassador forGrain Farmers of Ontario by taking the Grain Discovery Zone trailer tovarious fairs and events across Ontario throughout the summer and fall seasonsto engage and educate children and adults on grain farming. They will alsocreate engaging digital content about the events and act as support to thecommunications team as needed.

Your day-to-day

Coordinate logisticsrelated to Grain Farmers of Ontarios presence at public-facing fairs andevents across the province with the Grain Discovery Zone (GDZ) trailer.

Attend consumer-facingfairs/events across the province with the GDZ trailer including driving the GrainFarmers of Ontario truck and trailer to events and set up & tear down ofthe trailer display

Represent GrainFarmers of Ontario to educate interact with and answer questions fromvisitors to the GDZ about all aspects of grain farming in Ontario

Coordinate anddistribute displays and handout materials requested by event organizers torepresent Grain Farmers of Ontario at other external events

Create content forthe Good in Every Grain (GiEG) blog social media and recipe newsletter

Coordinate withthecommunications team to include updates on the GDZ for weekly/monthlynewsletters and social media for public-facing and farmer-member channels.

Assist atfarmer-member facing events to support the communications and member relationsteam as needed

What you will Bring

Education & Experience

College Diploma in agriculture Marketing and/orcommunications

Experience driving alarge truck with a trailer preferred

Experience with event planning is considered anasset

Experience in agriculture leadership programs suchas 4H Jr. Farmers Queen of the Furrow etc. is considered an asset

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of the Canadian agricultureindustry and grain farming in Ontario

A motivatedself-starter with creative energy and proven initiative

An enthusiasticoutgoing communicator equipped to promote the importance of Ontarios grainindustry

Familiar with and comfortable discussing the grainfarming industry in Ontario including agricultural hot topics

Comfortable andenjoy working alone for long periods of time

Interest orexperience in writing

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint etc.)
• Sound judgment critical thinking and integrity in all actions
• Must possess a Valid Ontario G drivers License
• Must be able to lift a moderate load
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work outside of normal office hours including extended hours evenings and weekends

Note:Successful candidates must provide a clear drivers abstract and criminalrecord check before the start date

Working Environment

• Significant time working alone at events and traveling alone during peak GDZ season (June-October)
• Significant time working on weekends evenings and extended hours during peak GDZ season (June-October)
• Working conditions are normal for an officeenvironment (May October-April).
• Optional hybrid work environment when not traveling (May October-April)

About Grain Farmers of Ontario

Grain Farmers of Ontario is the provinces largest commodityorganization representing Ontarios 28000 barley corn oat soybean andwheat farmers. The crops they grow cover 6 million acres of farm land acrossthe province result in over $27 billion in economic output and are responsiblefor over 92000 jobs in the province.

Grain Farmers of Ontariois an organization thatvalues teamwork honesty integrity kindness and work ethic. We prideourselves on our team atmosphere and we all work together to createa business atmosphere that allows for the highest returns for ourfarmer-members.

Learn more about us at

Submissions must be in the form of a resume with anaccompanying cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications relativeto the position. Applications without acover letter listing detailed information regarding relevant qualifications andexperience will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Location:Guelph ON & travel across Ontario

Hours of work:Full-Time (35 hours/week)

ApplicationDeadline: Sunday January 11 2026@ 11:59 pm

Contract Length:1 year (April 27 2026 to May 7 2027)

Grain Farmers of Ontario iscommitted to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor toaccommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiringprocess. If you require accommodation duringthe hiring process please reach out to Human Resources at

All resume information is received inconfidence. While we appreciate and thank all applicants we will only directlycontact those candidates selected for an interview

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