Grain Procurement & Origination Intern

Perdue Farms • Salisbury, MD

82d • $21 - $28

About The Position

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue. Come join our Agribusiness team in Salisbury, MD for Summer 2026! Our Corporate Communications Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 8 - 10 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of Grain Procurement and Agribusiness. Our domestic and international commodity merchants trade grain across both US and international markets by leveraging a network of 45 facilities, including 4 soybean crush plants and a deep-water export terminal. Students interested in agriculture, economics, financial markets, food logistics, and shipping will gain experience in exposure to the day-to-day operations of grain merchandising, logistics, and futures markets by working with various trading desks across Perdue's operations. Our Commercial Grain Internship program enables the individual to build relationships with traders and merchants by learning how to buy, sell, hedge, and process grain. This program will sharpen the intern's understanding of economics, customer service, risk management, and decision-making. This position aims to assist in the origination and merchandising of grain for PAB and its customers.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well within a team setting, as well as independently.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate in a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Support the grain team in day-to-day tasks such as contract and load order entry and maintenance, answer phone calls from farmers, customers, and brokers, and update daily reports such as accounts receivable/payable and bidsheets.
• Assist and potentially lead key process improvements around contract maintenance and execution, cash cycle tracking, and forecasting efficiency.
• Assist in statistical analysis, data engineering, and reporting.
• Assist and potentially lead key reporting improvements around internal transfers to food divisions, quality tracking, and others as they arise.
• Participate in the July forecasting process by analyzing supply and demand, market conditions, and economic environments.
• Visit grain facilities and gain exposure to grading and handling processes.
• Learn key external sources such as USDA reports and industry publications to gain a broader understanding of micro and macro drivers of grain markets.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
• Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
• Learning Workshops
• Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
• Interaction with Senior Leadership
• Housing Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree