Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!
Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities.
And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”
Our Summer Internship Program:
- Our Summer Internship Program (PLOT) offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Human Resources/People & Culture while building the foundation for a successful career.
- During this 12-week program, you'll learn from experienced HR professionals, tackle real-world projects, and develop working knowledge of employee relations, talent management, HR operations, employee engagement, and people-focused programs that support organizational success.
- You'll have the opportunity to present your internship learnings directly to leadership.
- This is more than just an internship. It's your chance to make a real impact, build professional knowledge, and sharpen your abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment.
- Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000.
Role Overview:
- As a Wilbur-Ellis Human Resources/People & Culture Intern, you'll gain experience across a variety of HR functions, including employee engagement, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, HR operations, and employee programs.
- You'll work closely with HR team members and business leaders to support initiatives designed to enhance the employee experience and contribute to organizational success.
- Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with employee programs and events
- Supporting recruiting and onboarding activities
- Conducting research on HR trends and best practices
- Analyzing workforce data
- Helping coordinate training and development initiatives
- Creating employee communications
- Supporting special projects across the People & Culture organization
- You'll have the opportunity to share your ideas, contribute innovative solutions, and provide a unique perspective while supporting meaningful projects that impact employees across the organization.
- At the conclusion of your internship, you'll prepare and present a final PowerPoint presentation highlighting your project work, key learnings, and overall experience.
What You Bring to the Role:
- As an intern, we understand you may not already have extensive professional experience.
- We are seeking a college student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications, Sociology, Agriculture, Agricultural Business, or a related field with an interest in people, culture, and organizational success.
- Overall, we are looking for someone with:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- A collaborative mindset
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn
- A self-starter who is eager to contribute ideas
- Willingness to bring their full self to work each day
- We want to help you grow, and we want to learn from you, too.
Examples of What You May Gain:
- Exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources and People & Culture within a leading agribusiness organization
- Experience supporting employee programs, HR initiatives, and organizational projects that impact the employee experience
- Opportunities to collaborate with HR professionals, business leaders, and employees across a diverse organization
- Development of communication, project management, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on experience with HR processes, employee engagement initiatives, and people-focused programs
- Exposure to HR technology, workforce trends, compliance considerations, and industry best practices
- Mentorship from experienced Human Resources and People & Culture professionals
- A deeper understanding of how HR strategies support employee growth, engagement, organizational culture, and business performance
- Real-world experience contributing to projects that help create a positive and productive workplace for employees across the organization
Compensation and Benefits:
- In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $24.00 per hour.
- Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
- Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
- Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger.
- From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
- Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer
About Wilbur-Ellis:
- Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients.
- A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
- Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
- Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people.
- Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
Our commitment to our people:
- Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce
- Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities.
- And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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