Internship: Sales & Supply Chain at Farmer Focus in Harrisonburg, VA

Summary: Farmer Focus is dedicated to promoting and protecting generational family farms. The internship program provides hands-on learning opportunities in various aspects of the business, focusing on supply chain and inside sales. Responsibilities: - Learn about nearly every aspect of our business through the lens of a supply chain professional - You’ll join a team that operates on a fast-pace, encountering challenges and learning opportunities - You will be matched with a mentor from the team to help facilitate the learning process and provide guidance - Over the course of our 10-week program, you will spend the first few weeks getting to know our business - With the guidance of your mentor, you will identify a mutually beneficial project that will provide learning, leadership and growth for you and the company - Our interns have the opportunity to contribute directly to the business through daily responsibilities that connect them to our ongoing operations - Successful Farmer Focus interns take an active role in developing a learning plan with their mentor - Interns will engage with other members of the summer internship program cohort through collaborative work and weekly social activities - Successful interns will culminate their time at Farmer Focus by sharing their work with high level leaders at Farmer Focus with presentation of their experience, and an opportunity to explore career opportunities with Farmer Focus - Assist in the completion of various projects, assignments and duties while developing skills related to your assigned department - Receive one-on-one mentorship and support - Develop professional connections through attendance at company-sponsored events Required Qualifications: - Must be at least 18 years of age - Must be enrolled in an accredited program of study or recent graduate - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - An energetic, confident, professional and team-oriented attitude - Ability to multitask and prioritize work - Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment - Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications - Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Openness to working a varied schedule supporting operations across shifts, including nights and early mornings (depends on departmental assignment) - Attend all intern events - Participate in company hosted events - Highly motivated - Dependable Preferred Qualifications: - Bilingual (English/ Spanish) students strongly encouraged to apply Required Skills: Microsoft Office, Dependability, Bilingual English/Spanish