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Join Our Student Team

Calling All Students!

Are you passionate about healthy eating, interacting with the community, and experiential marketing? Looking for a rewarding way to gain hands-on experience on your resume? In need of a flexible work schedule? Join the Dairy Council Student Team Today.

What is Student Team?

The Dairy Council of Nevada is a non-profit, nutrition education program committed to promoting achievement of optimal health for the community by providing nutrition education based on the latest scientific research and the concept of a balanced diet that includes milk and milk products. 

We do this with the help of our Student Team, a group of driven high school to college-aged students passionate about healthy eating, dairy, and making a positive impact on our Nevada communities. Student Team’s job includes setting up and tearing down at community events, overseeing the Dairy Council booth, assisting staff in teaching fun nutrition lessons to kids, and proudly advocating for healthy lifestyle choices. This could include in-school visits, community events, in-services for health professionals, and more.

No prior experience or training is required—just bring your enthusiasm for learning and helping others! We’ll provide all the tools and guidance you need to succeed on the event day. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of our Nevada families!

Why Join?

  1. Create Your Own Schedule: Sign up only for the events that fit your personal and academic calendar. Once you join the team, expect routine emails from us containing openings for the month ahead. Opt in only when you feel comfortable.
  2. Earn Money or Volunteer Hours: We value your time and want to ensure you’re compensated the way you want to be. The choice is yours – volunteer hours or an hourly wage of $20/hour. Note: Financial compensation will require a completed W9 form. 
  3. Learn and Standout: It’s all about hands-on experience. Student Team gets a front seat look at real-world execution of nutrition education, community marketing, event planning, work with kids, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your resume a competitive edge. 
  4. Grow Your Network: Never underestimate the power of your relationships. Spending time with us allows you to meet other students, learn more about new organizations and programs in the community, and make connections that could one day grow your professional circle. 
  5. Have Fun Along the Way: Did we mention our events are some of the most fun in town? Working with primarily young families and children means most of our activations are often filled with engaging, lighthearted content. Did we mention we also have cow print merchandise? 

Ready to Join Our Herd?

We’d love to have you! Please fill out the form below. One of our staff will be in touch with you shortly.

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FAQs

Upon signing up, you will receive an email from a Dairy Council of Nevada member describing the next steps of our “Active Student Team Members” portal, that will grant you information about the current events available and a more in-depth orientation.

While you cannot get financially compensated and receive volunteer hours at the same time, you can choose your compensation for each event you attend. Make sure you let a Dairy Council of Nevada member know if you are switching your compensation method. It is important to note you will still need to submit your W-9 if you are ever looking to get financially compensated. We will only require an initial submission.

After you have completed your hours at the event, a Dairy Council of Nevada team member will submit your hours to our accounting department. You can expect a check coming your way! It is important you provide your most up to date address when you submit your W-9. If you have recently changed addresses, let a Dairy Council of Nevada member know ASAP.

As often as you can! Student Team is completely flexible, and you can take full control of your schedule. We understand school can get busy sometimes, but events will always be available for what works for you!

Nothing happens! You will not get withdrawn from the program, unless you indicate so. You will continue to receive email updates and have access to the portal for whenever you are ready to get back on the rodeo!