Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, entry, and analysis for specific projects

• Collaborate with team members to achieve specific objectives

• Assist with market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the agricultural industry

• Support customer relationship management activities, including customer outreach, feedback collection, and database management

• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other communication materials for internal and external stakeholders

• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas to discussions

• Complete assigned tasks within deadlines and maintain accurate records

• Participate in training sessions and professional development activities

• Perform any other responsibilities as needed
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Currently enrolled in an agriculture, agribusiness, agronomy, horticulture, environmental science, sustainable farming, or similar degree program or recent graduate

• Experience with agriculture and/or food supply chain management such as beef/dairy cattle, poultry, crop production, swine, seafood, consumer packaged goods

• Highly detail-oriented and self-motivated

• Adaptability, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Teamwork attitude with a strong aptitude for professionalism and courtesy

• Ability to process a high volume of data in a productive and quality driven manner

• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills

• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with internal/external staff, vendors, and clients

• Maintains alignment with Where Food Comes From, Inc.’s Mission, Purpose, and Values

• Flexibility, focus and resilience in the face of high workload and competing demands

• Maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

• Able to use standard computer keyboard on a frequent basis.

• Able to walk up and down stairs and to sit for up to 8 hours.

Working Conditions 

• Castle Rock, CO office

• Some travel required (~5%)

• Internships are temporary with a start and end date each semester

• Additionally, due to the nature of the information handled within this position, confidentiality and avoiding conflict of interest is required. We are a company that encourages self-starters and we reward highly motivated employees. There is opportunity for growth within this position for the individual who consistently excels in their performance. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Where Food Comes From, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.