Grains Origination Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Positions are available in Mount Vernon, IN and Fort Dodge, IA
Position Type: In-person, Internship

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supports and expands grains procurement with established suppliers while supporting the goals and objectives of the commodities group and the Company.
  • Purchases corn supply as required from producers in accordance with guidelines provided.
  • Communicates effectively with producers as required for contracting grain purchases and scheduling deliveries.
  • Enters purchase contracts into grain accounting system.
  • Maintains grain position reports for facility.
  • Works with accounting department as required to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments to producers.
  • Complete assigned projects timely, collaborating with team members to obtain needed information.
  • This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.
  • This position is a summer internship which requires the student to work 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Agriculture Economics or a business-related field required.
  • A minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the intern program required.
  • Graduation dates of August 2027 through May 2029 required.
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week required.
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.

To Apply

Contact Nancy Melrose, HR Specialist, at nancy.melrose@valero.com