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Job Title: American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) Student Externship
Location: Indiana State Fair Grounds - Dairy Bar
Job Type: Part-time
Classification: Student Externship
Pay Range: $20/ hr
Reports to: Department Chair Hospitality Administration/Culinary Arts
About the Role:
Experience the exciting externship opportunity with the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) at the Indiana State Fair Dairy Bar

Required Skills and Competencies:
Technical Skills -

• Proficient in food knowledge
• Proficient with safety and sanitation guidelines in a production kitchen

Analytical Skills -

• Ability to manage large volume production and calculation of needs for the shift

Communication Skills -

• Strong verbal skills in a large group of workers
• Ability to articulate needs to other staff and management
• Ability to communicate with non-professional food service workers

Problem Solving -

• Ability to make decisions independently and solve complex problems dealing with high volume food production

Teamwork -

• Ability to work independently and with team in large groups
• Ability to delegate tasks to volunteers

Project Management -

• Ability to multitask and perform wide variety of tasks

Externship Responsibilities:

• Complete your degree externship requirement with an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Indiana State Fair.
• Train for the grand opening in August and work through the bustling state fair season.
• Continue your experiential field opportunity and contribute to the success of the property's largest free-standing concession.
• Gain hands-on experience in the dairy industry through the preparation of dairy foods, sanitation,, marketing, and customer service through this first-of-its-kind externship with the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI).
• For questions about how this opportunity can be used for your externship requirement, contact Chef Jenni Schouppe jschouppe@ivytech.edu

Perks:

• Season Parking Permit
• Daily Fair Admission
• Three (3) uniform t-shirts
• Free Dairy Bar Food

Externship Timeline:

• Training intervals in July (hours TBD)
• Fair Hours: 48 hours/week (August 7 - August 23, closed on Mondays)
• Concludes: August 23, 2026

Educational Requirements:

• HOSP 280 Externship Requirement. Must be enrolled in Summer HOSP 280 class while training for the opening day of the Indiana State Fair.
• Please apply as soon as possible for consideration.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

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