Project Management Intern

Organic Valley; La Farge (WI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing provided or housing

Housing stipend

Job summary

Organic Valley in La Farge, Wisconsin offers a 12-week Summer Internship from May 31 to August 20, 2027. The role is hybrid, onsite 3-5 days a week with optional remote days, and pays $20 per hour for 40 hours per week.

The Project Management Intern will assist with coordinating activities, tracking timelines, maintaining documentation, and preparing status reports, while gaining exposure to cooperative farming operations and leadership across the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with one year or less from graduation required.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in organic and working with farmers and cooperative business model preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and administrative tasks.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, risks, and action items.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and distribute meeting notes.
• Communicate updates to project stakeholders and team members.
• Support issue resolution and escalation processes.
• Maintain project plans, dashboards, and status reports.
• Assist with project documentation, governance, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and organize project materials that support visibility, accountability, and decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the development and adoption of project management best practices across the team.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve project execution.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Pursuing Business Administration degree

Within 1 year of graduation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2027 Summer Internship: May 31, 2027 - August 20, 2027

Location – Thisis a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work bothonsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our La Farge, WI office for 3-5days per week, and therest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.
Employee Type – Hourly
Safety Sensitive – No

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports this mission while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Beyond day-to-day projects, our internship program offers professional development opportunities, networking events with leaders across the cooperative, community involvement experiences, and connections with fellow interns. It's a chance to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet.

Summary of Role

The Project Management Intern will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of projects by coordinating activities, tracking timelines and deliverables, facilitating communication, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to help ensure successful project outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and administrative tasks.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, risks, and action items.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and distribute meeting notes.
• Communicate updates to project stakeholders and team members.
• Support issue resolution and escalation processes.

Project Reporting & Governance

• Maintain project plans, dashboards, and status reports.
• Assist with project documentation, governance, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and organize project materials that support visibility, accountability, and decision-making.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the development and adoption of project management best practices across the team.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve project execution.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with one year or less from graduation required.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in organic and working with farmers and cooperative business model preferred.

Base hourly rate: $20.00 per hour

Hours per week: 40 hours

Internship Program Overview

• Program concludes after 12 weeks
• Furnished housing provided or housing stipend
• Engaging and project-based experiences with a leading organic food brand
• Network and learn from our business leaders in a "Learn the Co-op Series"
• Various intern group events held throughout the summer
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work