Year-round Intern - UX Design and Research

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is offering a year-round internship designed to give students hands-on experience and exposure to meaningful projects within a large, global food company.

Interns will gain critical skills, work on impactful initiatives, and contribute to sustainability and excellence across the organization. Ideal candidates are pursuing an Information Systems degree with strong Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint skills, and have an interest in AI tools.

Qualifications

• Incoming junior, senior, or higher education with at least one semester remaining.
• Degree in Information Systems preferred; UX a nice to have.
• Ability to utilize AI tools in a work setting.

Responsibilities

• Embed Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork).
• Contribute to impactful projects and develop critical skills with insights.
• Communicate with cross-functional leaders to support real-world work in a fast-paced environment.
• Support AI Enablement efforts, researching tools, documenting best practices, and assisting with governance, adoption, and training.

Skills

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

AI tools

UX Research

Multitasking

Self-starter

Collaboration

Education

Information Systems degree preferred

UX experience a plus

Tools

None

Job description

Job Details:Job Description Summary:Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a year-round internship at Tyson Foods? We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. As an intern at Tyson Foods, you will gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This is your opportunity to experience entry level work at one of the world's largest food companies, work on impactful projects, and make a real difference!

Key Responsibilities

• Embed Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork).
• Contribute to impactful projects and work that develop critical skills and provide valuable insights.
• Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real world work, in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Support Tyson's AI Enablement efforts, including research on emerging AI tools and use cases, documentation of best practices, and assistance with governance, adoption, and training initiatives across the enterprise.

Program Highlights

• Skill Development: Enhance your technical, analytical, and leadership skills through hands-on experience and project-based work.
• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive compensation.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across various departments and gain insights from multiple business units.
• Focus on Sustainability: Be part of a company committed to responsible business practices and making a positive impact on the world.
• Participation in Company events and initiatives: Engage in company events and initiatives that foster learning and development.

Our goal is to convert top performing interns into full-time team members post-graduation, fully equipped with the tools and experiences needed to succeed. Join Tyson Foods and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our internship program provides a robust foundation for a successful career in the food industry and beyond.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Incoming junior, senior, or higher education with at least one semester of school remaining. Degree in Information Systems preferred; User Experience (UX) a nice to have.
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field is preferred. Work experience within the internship discipline is strongly preferred but not required.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• AI Skills: Ability to utilize AI tools.
• UX Research Skills (Nice to have): Ability to perform research with users to support AI Enablement efforts.
• Special Skills: Ability to multitask, motivated self-starter, and collaborative.
• Work Hours: Must be able to work up to 20 hours throughout the school year as classes allow. This is an in-office position.
• Application Requirements: Resume must state your expected graduation date and your area of study.
• Location: Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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