Paid Summer Commodities Intern — Real Impact & Mentorship

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is inviting students to join our Summer Internship program across locations nationwide. This paid internship provides real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to key management meetings and impactful projects.

You’ll work on your chosen track, complete a Learning Plan, and develop professional skills in a collaborative environment. The program typically lasts 10 weeks, offering opportunities to travel, learn across disciplines, and build a network with Smithfield’s team

Qualifications

• Finance, Accounting, Agribusiness or related major.
• Must have completed your sophomore year in college.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
• Proactive thinker and self-motivated.
• Strong time, project, and organizational management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Focus on assignments and projects within your identified track
• Complete Learning Plan and master the skills and tasks identified
• Attend team and customer meetings within your functional area
• Develop and execute process and procedures to alleviate challenges within your functional area
• Create formal proposals and presentations to various levels of management
• Attend developmental training and workshops for the Summer Internship Program
• Cross-Collaborate with current interns on a summer project
• Present during End‑Summer Presentations to Executive Leadership, Management and Peers

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Project management

Independent work

Proactive mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Finance/Accounting/Agribusiness major

Sophomore year completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Job description

Smithfield Foods is inviting students to join our Summer Internship program across locations nationwide. This paid internship provides real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to key management meetings and impactful projects.

You’ll work on your chosen track, complete a Learning Plan, and develop professional skills in a collaborative environment. The program typically lasts 10 weeks, offering opportunities to travel, learn across disciplines, and build a network with Smithfield’s team