Research Intern

About the Role

Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a year-round internship at Tyson Foods? We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. As an intern at Tyson Foods, you will gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This is your opportunity to experience entry-level work at one of the world's largest food companies, work on impactful projects, and make a real difference.

Our goal is to convert top-performing interns into full-time team members post-graduation, fully equipped with the tools and experiences needed to succeed. Join Tyson Foods and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our internship program provides a robust foundation for a successful career in the food industry and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Support Tyson's AI Enablement efforts, including research on emerging AI tools and use cases, documentation of best practices, and assistance with governance, adoption, and training initiatives across the enterprise.
• Embody Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork).
• Contribute to impactful projects and work that develop critical skills and provide valuable insights.
• Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real-world work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Program Highlights

• Skill Development: Enhance your technical, analytical, and leadership skills through hands-on experiences and project-based work.
• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive compensation.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across various departments and gain insights from multiple business units.
• Focus on Sustainability: Be part of a company committed to responsible business practices and making a positive impact on the world.
• Participation in Company Events and Initiatives: Engage in company events and initiatives that foster learning and development.

Requirements

• Education: Incoming junior, senior, or higher education with at least one semester of school remaining. Degree in Information Systems preferred; User Experience (UX) a nice to have.
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field preferred. Work experience within the internship discipline is strongly preferred but not required.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• AI Skills: Ability to utilize AI tools.
• UX Research Skills (Nice to have): Ability to perform research with users to support AI Enablement efforts.
• Special Skills: Ability to multitask, motivated self-starter, and collaborative.
• Work Hours: Must be able to work 40 hours through the summer and up to 20 hours throughout the school year as classes allow.
• Location: Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
• Relocation Assistance: Not eligible.

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check, you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Schedule

1st shift (United States of America). Must be able to work 40 hours through the summer and up to 20 hours throughout the school year as classes allow.

Benefits

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; and more.