Internship: Information Technology

Farmer Focus • Harrisonburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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 about 40 hours per week during the summer months. Selected interns will be assigned to a department in our organization that aligns with your course of study. The Farmer Focus Internship Program offers hands-on learning opportunities throughout our business operations including our production environment and corporate offices. 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 You will gain the opportunity to • 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 • Develop professional connections through attendance at company-sponsored events You will be matched with a mentor from the team to help facilitate learning and provide day to day guidance. Over the course of our 10-week program, you will spend the first few weeks getting to know our business. With the guidance of your mentor, you will identify a mutually beneficial project that will provide learning, leadership and growth for you and the company. Our interns have the opportunity to contribute directly to the business through daily responsibilities that connect them to our ongoing operations. Successful Farmer Focus interns take an active role in developing a learning plan with their mentor. Interns will engage with other members of the summer internship program cohort through collaborative work and weekly social activities. Successful interns will culminate their time at Farmer Focus by sharing their work with high level leaders at Farmer Focus with presentation of their experience, and an opportunity to explore career opportunities with Farmer Focus. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) students strongly encouraged to apply.

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
• Develop professional connections through attendance at company-sponsored events
• Identify a mutually beneficial project that will provide learning, leadership and growth for you and the company.
• Contribute directly to the business through daily responsibilities that connect them to our ongoing operations.
• Engage with other members of the summer internship program cohort through collaborative work and weekly social activities.
• Share their work with high level leaders at Farmer Focus with presentation of their experience, and an opportunity to explore career opportunities with Farmer Focus.

What This Job Offers

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