Animal Welfare Intern - Mountaire Corporation : Job Details

Job DescriptionPrimary PurposeTo experience Mountaire's culture first-hand and provide additional exposure of Mountaire's family-oriented work environment. Fulfill all designated duties within each specialized area of operation for the duration of the internship. This program is intended to provide learning opportunities by working hands-on with mentors and completing assigned projects. The Intern will research and gather data related to bird health, welfare, and biosecurity across all areas of live operations with a focus on hatcheries, grow out, and breeder operations. Day to day activities will include collecting data to help asses bird health and welfare in various types of production units and regions. The project will aim to improve bird health and welfare in the broiler production unit. Primary Project

• Travel to various areas of live operations in North Carolina to research project objectives and collect data.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of data collected.
• Shadow broiler and breeder animal welfare & biosecurity specialist to learn about their roles in the company and in welfare and biosecurity programs.
• Shadow Animal Welfare & OHC Program Manager to learn about their role in bird health, welfare, biosecurity, and marketing programs.
• Shadow broiler and breeder flock supervisors to learn their roles in the company and in flock health.
• Will learn how an integrated broiler company operates and measures success metrics including the importance of key welfare indicators to facilitate the success of broiler production.

Duties/Activities Required by Job

• Complete assigned project identified by department mentor
• Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities
• All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 5 - 7, 2025)
• All interns are required to complete a 10 minute presentation on their project at the conclusion of summer. Presentations will take place in Millsboro, DE at the Administrative Building during the week of August 4-8th.
• All interns must complete a mid-way evaluation (week 5) along with a final evaluation (week 10)

Education/Experience Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in welfare and bird health.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of avian anatomy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self motivated and able to organize and realize project goals
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Able to work in harsh environments (hot, humid, dusty)
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record, and ability to drive frequently
• Degree in poultry or related food animal field preferred

About Us Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we've operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.About the TeamMountaire Overview Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, Mountaire Farms or Mountaire ), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that's the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.Total Compensation Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!