Milk Marketing Intern

About the Role

As a Milk Marketing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with dairy producers, milk haulers, plant personnel, field staff, and health professionals. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn about milk quality, animal wellness, and on-the-farm support while contributing to programs and initiatives that help dairy operations succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop standard work instructions (SWI) for conducting business reviews with Grande producers, milk haulers, and plant intake personnel.
• Formalize the business review process using PowerPoint slide decks.
• Conduct short interviews with Grande Associates for business review meetings.
• Interact with milk haulers and learn about the issues that affect the movement of milk from farms to plants.
• Gain understanding of sales of cream and whey products.
• Learn about the importance of business relationships and how to improve and strengthen those relationships.
• Learn about cream and whey products through the sales and logistics of those sales.
• Attend on-farm meetings with dairy producers alongside other Grande Associates.

This internship offers valuable exposure to the dairy industry and the professionals who support it. You'll develop practical skills, build industry knowledge, and gain real-world experience in producer relations, business relationships, and milk movement logistics.

Requirements

• Junior or Senior standing and currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or a related agricultural field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to dairy farms and field locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous dairy farm experience.
• Involvement in campus organizations, student groups, or extracurricular activities.
• Volunteer experience outside of coursework.
• Previous work experience, including part-time or seasonal employment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through work, school, or community involvement.

Benefits

• Farm-to-fork experience, including farm tours, facility tours, and exposure to end-user products.
• Networking events with executives and community leaders.
• Internship group outings and events.
• Volunteer opportunities within the community.
• Personal development events and training.

While you don’t have to love pizza to work here…it sure does help!

About Grande

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy,” Grande is a leader in the industry. Whether partnering with independent pizzerias coast-to-coast or assisting food manufacturing partners with specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality is unmatched. Grande prioritizes its workplace and community culture, emphasizing career growth opportunities, work/life balance, and community support.