Internships
We are searching now for Summer 2026 interns. Learn more about the internship opportunities available within the Department, in the areas of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, the Choose Iowa Program and Communications.
Warehouse - Grain Dealer Examiner - Webster Co
- Salary: $49,400.00 - $72,612.80 Annually
- Location: Fort Dodge - 50501 - Webster County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 11/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
The Grain Warehouse Bureau seeks to fill the position of Warehouse / Grain Dealer Examiner. This position will be domiciled in Webster or an adjacent county, or a mutually agreed upon county in northwestern Iowa. A Warehouse/Grain Dealer Examiner will, under general supervision, conduct for the State of Iowa, the Iowa Corn Promotions Board and the Iowa Soybean Association, examinations and investigations of grain and consumable agricultural products warehouses and grain dealers in order to enforce compliance with the state code and departmental regulations and policies of the corn and soybean checkoff programs which govern the business’ operations; performs related work as required.
District Veterinarian - Southeast Iowa
- Salary: $69,784.00 - $107,036.80 Annually
- Location: Oskaloosa - 52577 - Mahaska County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 11/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
The State District Veterinarian will work in the assigned geographical district as an assistant to the State Veterinarian and as a representative of the Animal Industry Division. The District Veterinarian will act as an assistant to the State Veterinarian overseeing and providing direction to veterinarians and producers for the purpose of protecting the health of Iowa livestock, producers and consumers. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license for statewide travel and hold a current Iowa veterinary license. This position covers a Southeast Iowa territory including the counties of: Appanoose, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren, Wapello, Washington, and Wayne. The domicile may be adjusted within the assigned territory at the time of hire.
Meat Inspector - Ida Co
- Salary: $42,889.60 - $63,044.80 Annually
- Location: Ida Grove - 51445 - Ida County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 10/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
The Meat & Poultry Inspection Bureau is recruiting for a full-time Meat Inspector for the Ida County region in northwest Iowa. The successful candidate will inspect locker plants, small packing plants, and any other establishment in which animals are slaughtered and/or processed for resale to the public to ensure compliance with the Iowa Meat and Poultry Inspection Act.