Internship: Engineering

Farmer Focus • Harrisonburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Who We Are and What We Do Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our vision is to be the #1 protein brand for those who value people, the planet, and animals. Our corporate offices, processing and packaging operations are located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This is a paid internship, working 20-40 hours per week during the summer months. This Engineering internship will be focused around Infrastructure and project design in a dynamic work environment. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) students strongly encouraged to apply. The Farmer Focus Internship Program offers hands-on learning opportunities throughout our business operations, mentorship and direct exposure to top leadership. The Farmer Focus team aims to develop a learning opportunity that aligns with your program of study while providing exposure to many areas of our business operations. Successful Farmer Focus interns take an active role in developing a learning plan with their internship supervisor. How this Role Will Be Impactful Assist in the completion of various projects, assignments and duties while developing skills related to your assigned department. Receive one-on-one mentorship and support Attend all intern events Participate in company hosted events

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be enrolled in an accredited program of study or recent graduate
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• An energetic, confident, professional and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Openness to working a varied schedule supporting operations across shifts, including nights and early mornings (depends on departmental assignment)
• Attend all intern events
• Participate in company hosted events
• Highly motivated
• Dependable

Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of various projects, assignments and duties while developing skills related to your assigned department.
• Receive one-on-one mentorship and support
• Attend all intern events
• Participate in company hosted events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees