Safety Intern

NEW Cooperative Inc.; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing options for interns

Company vehicle access

Job summary

NEW Cooperative is offering a Safety Internship designed for college students seeking hands-on experience in agricultural safety. Interns travel to various sites, engage with stakeholders, and deliver tangible project outcomes while benefiting from mentorship and comprehensive onboarding.

Internship location is flexible within NEW Cooperative's trade territory. Housing options may be provided if you are not local, and you will gain exposure to safety, agriculture, and technology initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• College student seeking hands‑on experience in safety and agriculture.
• Interest in safety, with willingness to learn from leaders in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various company locations for internship projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and create deliverables with tangible benefits.
• Plan and complete projects including research, interviews, and testing ideas.
• Participate in mentor-led training and company onboarding.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Industrial Technology student

Ag Systems Technology student

Job description

At NEW Cooperative, we're committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services.

Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team.

Are you our next Safety Intern?

NEW Cooperative Safety Interns travel to various locations within the company, engage with stakeholders on internship project(s), and create deliverables with tangible benefits to the company. Internship location is flexible but must be based within NEW Cooperative's trade territory.

Are you a college student seeking experience in agricultural safety? Are you someone who enjoys building relationships with a team and providing solutions to employees? Do you want to learn alongside leaders in the industry in a friendly and positive work environment? If so, we want to talk to you.

NEW Cooperative is passionate about the valuable learning that takes place in a successful internship. As part of your internship experience, you will be assigned a project(s) to plan and complete, which may include conducting research, interviews and testing ideas. This is your opportunity for hands‑on learning! The topic of the project will be determined based on your interests and available opportunities within the company. Other opportunities and experiences will also occur, which may include:

• Actively-involved mentor(s)
• Comprehensive company onboarding and safety training
• Internship-specific training
• Networking with company and industry leaders
• Job shadows in other departments as desired, including Grain, Agronomy, Energy, Operations, Feed, and Administration
• Industry tours, field trips, and outings with fellow NEW interns
• Other learning opportunities as the season, time, and your interests allow

It is vitally important that you are team-oriented, hard working, and have strong communication, leadership and time-management skills. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and should have previous experience in safety, agriculture, or technology with an interest in safety. Students in Industrial Technology and Ag Systems Technology are encouraged to apply. Safety Option or Safety Certification preferred, but not required.Preference is given to applicants with a background and/or understanding of agriculture.

This position also offers competitive benefits, including:

• Access to company vehicle, as needed
• Laptop/computer
• Reasonable time-off requests accommodated

Not from the area? NEW Cooperative provides fully-furnished intern housing options!

This is your opportunity to join the NEW Cooperative team and maximize your learning opportunities!

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that values its employees and the communities it serves, we'd love to hear from you.

NEW Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.