Intern - Summer 2027

MFA Oil•Columbia, MO

About The Position

MFA Oil Company offers paid summer internships for college students to develop personally and professionally while supporting the company’s cooperative mission. Interns gain hands-on experience working alongside a full-time employee mentor and complete an assigned project that applies existing skills and helps develop new ones. The program also provides resources and professional and social activities to support interns’ development. Interns are placed in a department and project suited to their skills and interests. The five internship tracks are Sales & Marketing, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Business Management. Interns typically work 30–40 hours per week. Scheduling may be flexible based on the project and is arranged with the manager. Although the internship is held during the summer, employment may be extended based on company needs and the intern’s performance.

Requirements

Sophomore standing or above with a GPA of 2.5 or higher; students with freshman standing will be considered.
Able to commute to the work location, which will be determined at the time of selection.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Satisfactory background check and/or drug screening, as deemed appropriate.
Good time-management skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good customer-service skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to interact well with a team and customers throughout the business.
Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships.
Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and initiative.