Job Title: Summer Intern

Compensation: $20 per hour

Department: Department assigned based on program of study

Reports To: Internship Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia

Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site; remote work may be possible for select Marketing or Sales assignments

Shift / Schedule: 40 hours per week during the summer; schedule varies by departmental assignment and may include nights or early mornings

Travel Requirements: Occasional local travel between Farmer Focus locations in Harrisonburg

Employment Type: Paid, full-time, temporary summer internship (10-week program)

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

Farmer Focus promotes and protects generational family farms by returning farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. This paid summer internship provides hands-on learning across business operations through a departmental assignment aligned with the intern’s program of study. Interns partner with their supervisors to develop a learning plan, contribute to meaningful projects, receive one-on-one mentorship, and gain exposure to multiple areas of the organization. Potential assignments include Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain and Logistics, Quality Assurance, Technology, Human Resources, and Training and Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with projects, assignments, and day-to-day duties while developing skills relevant to the assigned department.
• Work with the internship supervisor to create and actively maintain a learning plan aligned with the intern’s program of study.
• Receive one-on-one mentorship, coaching, and support throughout the internship.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to complete assigned work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Attend all intern events and participate in company-hosted events.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the learning objectives of the internship.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited program of study or be a recent graduate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and complete work dependably.
• Energetic, confident, professional, highly motivated, and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Intellectual curiosity, openness to feedback, and a strong desire to learn.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly encouraged.
• Willingness to work a varied schedule, including nights or early mornings, depending on the departmental assignment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

This role is primarily based on-site in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with the specific work location determined by the departmental assignment. Work may be performed in a corporate office or production facility, and select Marketing or Sales assignments may offer remote-work possibilities. Occasional local travel between Harrisonburg locations may be required. Some assignments require access to production environments with varying heat, wet, and chilled conditions. Hearing and eye protection are required in production areas, along with hair and beard nets as applicable. The role may require traversing a two-story staircase multiple times per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.

All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets