Paid Summer Marketing Intern – Real-World Impact

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods offers a paid Summer Internship program that runs about 10 weeks, with positions based in locations nationwide. Interns join key management meetings and participate in meaningful projects, gaining real-world exposure and mentorship while supporting a culture of equality and collaboration.

Interns work within their track, complete a Learning Plan, and attend trainings and workshops to build skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with Microsoft 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.
• The ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

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-of-Summer Presentations to Executive Leadership, Management and Peers.

Skills

Communication skills

Office software

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Education

Finance, Accounting, Agribusiness or Related Major

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Smithfield Foods offers a paid Summer Internship program that runs about 10 weeks, with positions based in locations nationwide. Interns join key management meetings and participate in meaningful projects, gaining real-world exposure and mentorship while supporting a culture of equality and collaboration.

Interns work within their track, complete a Learning Plan, and attend trainings and workshops to build skills.