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