Intern

West Pak Avocado Inc • San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

West Pak offers a selective internship program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in agriculture, produce, and business operations. Interns gain hands-on experience, cross-departmental exposure, and complete a customized project aligned with their background and career goals.

Requirements

• Must work on-site (remote work is not available)
• Placement at Murrieta HQ or Ventura office
• Must have own housing and live within a reasonable commute
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Course of study should be related to agriculture or a business area aligned with West Pak’s operations (e.g., finance, supply chain, sales) and your career interests
• Microsoft software skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. PowerPoint preferred but not required
• Effective time management skills, understanding, setting, and meeting deadlines
• Interact effectively with internal customers and with employees from all levels of the organization
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive Company information and use judgment and tact in applying policies, solving problems, and communicating standards

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental projects in areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, California Field Team, or Sales. Each project will have specific work product deliverables and a timeline.
• Engage in cross-functional learning and field experience opportunities
• Complete at least one customized project based on your academic focus and company needs
• Collaborate with team members to support operational and strategic initiatives
• Attend learning sessions to gain insight into the avocado industry and global produce markets

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees