Mountaire Cares 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. Mountaire Farms is offering a unique opportunity for a Summer Intern to join our Mountaire Cares department. This internship will provide hands-on experience in community outreach, event planning, and operations auditing. The selected intern will work closely with the Director of Mountaire Cares and department managers to help improve our community engagement efforts and support those in need. Primary Project

• Conduct site visits to community partners managing food pantries and soup kitchens.
• Utilize the established audit process to evaluate food pantries, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Collect and analyze data to assess the current state of the pantry and identify potential areas for expansion or improvement.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing partnerships and community outreach efforts.
• Assist in the planning and execution of Mountaire Cares summer events, including:
  • Faith and Family Nights (Delmarva and NC locations)
  • Fall Rock the Block events
• Plan and organize the annual intern and administrative 3 C's event.
• Work with the Director and fellow managers to develop and execute your own event, gaining leadership and project management experience.
• Collaborate with nonprofit partners to strengthen relationships and identify new partnership opportunities.
• Assist with preparing HR-related reports as needed.
• Participate in volunteer event planning and logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Mountaire Cares or department managers.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Completes assigned tasks identified by department mentor.

Attends semi-monthly seminar series.

Completes and presents summer project presentation.

Completes internship evaluations at weeks 5 and 10.

Follows all company safety policies, standard operating procedure (SOP) regulations, as well as supports the Goal Zero mission statement.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Open and empathetic approach to leadership and teamwork.

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!