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Sodexo

Campus Marketing Intern

Storm Lake, IA · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

Campus Marketing Intern Location: #la-location_name Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours ... Support daily operations by assisting frontline teams in food service, maintenance, cleaning ...

Sodexo

Campus Marketing Intern

Storm Lake, IA

$10 - $12/hr

Campus Marketing Intern Location: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY - 10510001 Workdays/shifts : Varying ... Support daily operations by assisting frontline teams in food service, maintenance, cleaning ...

Sodexo

Campus Marketing Intern

Storm Lake, IA · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

Campus Marketing Intern Location: #la-location_name Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours ... Support daily operations by assisting frontline teams in food service, maintenance, cleaning ...

Sodexo

Campus Marketing Intern

Storm Lake, IA

$10 - $12/hr

Campus Marketing Intern Location: BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY - 10510001 Workdays/shifts : Varying ... Support daily operations by assisting frontline teams in food service, maintenance, cleaning ...

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What types of projects and tasks can an operational intern expect to work on during their internship?

As an Operational Intern, you can expect to be involved in a variety of projects that focus on improving efficiency and supporting day-to-day business operations. Common tasks include analyzing workflow processes, assisting with inventory management, helping to implement new operational strategies, and preparing reports for management. You'll often collaborate with multiple departments such as logistics, finance, and human resources, giving you a broad understanding of how different teams contribute to organizational success. This hands-on experience is designed to build foundational skills for a career in operations or business management.

What does an operational intern do?

An Operational Intern supports a company's operations team by assisting with various administrative and organizational tasks. Their responsibilities may include data entry, process documentation, scheduling, and helping streamline workflows. This role provides hands-on experience in business operations, allowing interns to learn how different departments collaborate to achieve company goals. Operational Interns often gain valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, and project management during their internship.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operational intern?

To thrive as an Operational Intern, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of business operations, typically supported by enrollment in a relevant degree program. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, project management tools, and basic data analysis software is often required. Effective communication, adaptability, and a proactive attitude help interns contribute meaningfully and learn quickly. These skills and qualities are crucial for supporting daily operations, identifying process improvements, and gaining valuable industry experience.

What is an operational intern?

An operational intern is a temporary position where the intern assists with daily business operations, such as process improvement, data analysis, and supporting team functions. The role often involves learning industry tools and gaining practical experience in operational workflows.
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2027 Summer Internship - Facility Operations

Innovative Ag Services Seasonal

Waukon, IA • On-site

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

Temporary, Internship

Posted 7 days ago

Job description


Innovative Ag Services is accepting applications for their 2027 Facility Operations Summer Internship Program. IAS is proud to recruit talented individuals that will be a good fit for us now and as future leaders in agriculture. IAS is confident in having the capabilities to provide the tools and resources to students to learn the ins and outs of a cooperative, as well as assisting with solidifying their career paths within the agricultural sector.

Innovative Ag Services is a full service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and building supply markets. Our 30 locations are located throughout northeast and central Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin. IAS ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa.

Primary Objective: To gain “hands on” knowledge and experience in multiple areas of agriculture business while providing the company with operations abilities in a safe, effective manner for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Day to day operational duties with possible training opportunities in one or more of the following areas:

  • Operating crop nutrient and crop protection mixing and blending facilities; utilization of work orders and field maps.
  • Preventative maintenance and repair of location equipment and facilities.
  • Distribution of farm supply products from IAS facilities to the customer; learn dispatching techniques used.
  • Warehouse orderliness, housekeeping, and inventory control techniques and procedures.
  • Accompany and perform custom application practices and techniques of agronomy products including precision technology.
  • Crop scouting techniques and procedures with crop advisor or crop scouting intern.
  • Marketing of Innovative Advanced Solutions with a member of the IAS Agronomy Advisor Team.
  • Participation in precision ag technology installations with a IAS Precision Ag Tech.
  • Grain facility operations of both truck and rail houses including receiving, blending, and load out procedures.
  • Weighing, probing samples of, and grading grain per industry standards.
  • Learning about grain origination, settlement, and merchandising at location and/or grain merchandising offices.
  • Counter sales and store operations experience.
  • Participation in company safety training and practicing safety policy & procedures in all assigned tasks.

Requirements Include:

  • Ability to obtain Class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement or minimally a seasonal CDL; MVR must pass IAS insurance guidelines.
  • Strong people skills, good phone etiquette, follows directions, meets deadlines.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

  • Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
  • Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
  • Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.