Talent Acquisition Intern, Summer 2027

J.M. Smucker; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Fitness center access

The Orchard cafeteria

Housing stipend for interns

Company discounts

Job summary

J.M. Smucker Company invites a Sophomore or Junior student to join the Talent Acquisition team as a Talent Intern in Orrville, OH. The hybrid role involves onsite collaboration at least nine days per month, with opportunities to contribute to internship programming and candidate sourcing partnerships.

You will develop recruiting, event planning, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment while engaging with our team and leadership during the internship period.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior standing in school with relevant HR, communications or business coursework.
• Strong time management, communication and teamwork skills are expected.
• Interest in events planning and professional HR environments.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting initiatives and tasks for full-time talent staffing across functions and locations.
• Assist with planning and execution of events for the summer internship program.
• Participate in candidate sourcing partnerships, projects, and events.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Event planning

Professionalism

Education

Sophomore or Junior standing in HR/Communications/Business Admin or related field

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Talent Intern

As an intern within our Talent Acquisition function, you will work closely with our team on key strategies and initiatives that span across Talent Acquisition, Emerging Talent programming (which includes our Internship Program), and Candidate Sourcing Partnerships. You will have an opportunity to hone your recruiting, event planning, organizational, creative-thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

• Support recruiting initiatives and tasks in support of full-time talent staffing needs across all functions, all locations, all levels
• Assist with the planning and execution of events for our summer internship program
• Participate in candidate sourcing partnerships, projects and events

What we are looking for:

• A Sophomore or Junior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration or another relevant field
• A well-rounded skill set including strong time management, communication, teamwork skills, attention to detail, event planning skills, and professionalism in an HR environment as well as a passion for working with people

Application Period:

Application period closes on December 1st, 2026

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company's Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:

• Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
• Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
• Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company's growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays $18-$24/hr (actual rate dependent upon graduation year)*
• Employee discounts at our Company Store
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead - all while being part of something special at Smucker.

Learn more about working at Smucker:

Our Internship Program

Delivering on Our Purpose

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.