Coffee Trade Intern

ECOM USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ECOM is seeking a highly motivated Coffee Intern to join our New York office. This is a full-time internship (90 days) designed for recent graduates aiming to build a career in the global coffee industry.

Over the internship, you will gain hands-on experience in coffee quality, physical trading operations, market fundamentals, and commercial support activities. You will work with seasoned professionals and have the opportunity to progress to a Management Trainee role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed between May 2026 and August 2026 is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are expected.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coffee quality and sample operations in daily activities.
• Support contracts, documentation, and administrative processes.
• Collaborate with logistics, trading, and customer service teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Office proficiency

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree completed between May 2026 and August 2026

Tools

Excel

Job description

Coffee Intern

Location: New York, NY
Department: Coffee
Position Type: Full-Time Internship (90 Days)
Career Path: Intended progression to Management Trainee upon successful completion of the internship

Hourly Rate: $20 - $25 per hour

Launch Your Career in Coffee Trading

ECOM is seeking a highly motivated and curiousCoffee Internto join our New York office. This is an immersive, full-time opportunity designed for recent graduates who want to build a career in the global coffee industry.

Over the course of the internship, you will gain firsthand experience in coffee quality, physical trading operations, market fundamentals, and commercial support activities. You will work closely with experienced professionals across our coffee business while developing the foundational knowledge needed to grow into a future Management Trainee role.

What You'll Learn

This internship is designed to provide exposure to the core components of the coffee trade, including:

Coffee Quality & Sample Operations

• Work in the coffee sample room supporting daily sample preparation and organization.
• Learn the fundamentals of green coffee, coffee origins, grading, and quality characteristics.
• Observe and participate in coffee roasting activities.
• Support preparation of samples for customers and internal evaluations.
• Develop an understanding of how quality impacts commercial decision-making.

Coffee Markets & Trading Fundamentals

• Learn the basics of the coffee futures market and how futures are used within the coffee trade.
• Gain exposure to market analysis, pricing concepts, and risk management fundamentals.
• Develop an understanding of the coffee supply chain from producer to customer.

Operations & Commercial Support

• Assist with contracts, documentation, and administrative processes.
• Support maintenance and accuracy of internal databases and trading systems.
• Perform clerical and operational tasks that support the daily activities of the coffee team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams involved in logistics, trading, and customer service.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree completed betweenMay 2026 and August 2026.
• Ability to work full-time in our New York office.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship requirements.
• Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for this position.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 10%), including potential domestic and international travel.

Preferred

• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills.
• Interest in commodities, international trade, agriculture, finance, or supply chain operations.
• Prior internship, academic project, or work experience demonstrating analytical or operational skills.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys learning in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment.
• Takes ownership of tasks and follows through on commitments.
• Builds strong working relationships across teams.
• Is intellectually curious and eager to understand how global markets work.
• Has the ambition to develop into a future business leader within the coffee industry.

Career Opportunity

This internship is intended to serve as a pathway into ourManagement Trainee Program. Interns who successfully complete the 90-day program and demonstrate strong performance, learning agility, and alignment with ECOM's values may be considered for conversion into a full-time Management Trainee position.

Join us and gain a front-row seat to the global coffee business while building the foundation for a long-term career in commodity trading.