Beef Operations Summer Internship

National Beef•Dodge City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef is seeking college students interested in exploring a career in beef production for a paid 10–12-week summer 2027 internship. Interns will gain hands-on experience with process management, critical thinking, operational planning for customer fulfillment, and ground beef formulation in a state-of-the-art facility. They will learn company culture and work practices, as well as department processing from start to finish. Interns will be placed at one of three locations: Liberal, Kansas; Dodge City, Kansas; or Tama, Iowa. Housing allowance is included where required. This is a safety-sensitive, on-site position. Interns will spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication and work on projects addressing real business needs. They will collaborate with the Operations Team and have opportunities to network with facility senior leadership. Interns will prepare detailed reports summarizing key insights and experiences for senior management and department heads, and present their learning to the same leadership group at the end of the program.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited college degree program and have completed at least two years of study.
Be studying Animal Science, Ag Business, Microbiology/Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or another related field that may be considered.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in core curriculum classes.
Demonstrate leadership abilities and on-campus involvement.
Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Be able to work independently and be self-directed on project work.
Be proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
Be available to work 40 or more hours per week, including some weekend work, on-site for the duration of the internship.
Be at least 18 years old.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Responsibilities

Gain first-hand experience in process management, operational planning for customer fulfillment, and ground beef formulation.
Learn department processing practices from start to finish.
Spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication.
Work on projects that address real business needs.
Collaborate with the Operations Team and participate in networking opportunities with facility senior leadership.
Prepare detailed reports for senior management and key department heads summarizing internship insights and experiences.
Deliver an end-of-program presentation to senior management and key department heads.