Feedyard Operations Internship

Job overview

The Feedyard Operations Internship is onsite in Nodaway, IA. Compensation is not specified. Balance4ward’s paid internship program offers hands-on experience with feedyard operations and cattle care. The intern supports daily yard work and learns how animal health, nutrition, feed delivery, cattle movement, and operational decisions fit together. Assigned projects and team participation provide practical exposure to the work that keeps the feedyard running.

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 procurement
• assist with cattle movement, marketing, and logistics
• gain exposure to yard operations, maintenance, and equipment
• participate in team planning and problem solving
• complete Beef Quality Assurance certification
• take assigned projects from planning through completion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

feedyard operations internship

nodaway ia

balance4ward

cattle care

animal health

low-stress cattle handling

nutrition

feed delivery

cattle movement

beef quality assurance

12-week summer program

housing assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid 12-week summer internship
• assistance locating housing
• Beef Quality Assurance certification.

Why this role

The internship is a paid 12-week summer program running May–August, with a full-program commitment expected; the employer will assist in locating housing, while the intern is responsible for up to $200 in monthly living expenses plus extra utilities.

About the employer

Balance4ward is hiring for this role. Industry: Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming. Sector: 11.