Summer Internship Program at Mission Produce
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Job Location:
Oxnard, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 24
Posted on:
08-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mission Produce is a global leader in the worldwide avocado business with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983 we have invested in people state-of-the-art technology and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers growers and partners in over 25 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California Mexico and Peru. Our global distribution network includes strategically placed forward distribution centers in North America China and Europe which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history we have remained rooted in honesty respect and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.
Join Mission Produce for a 12-week paid summer internship designed to give you hands-on experience in the fresh produce industry. As an intern youll build meaningful relationships with team members and gain exposure to key departments such as:
- Domestic Sales
- Export Sales
- Global Sourcing
- Inventory Management
- and more!
In addition to department-specific learning interns will collaborate to design Missions booth for the Ventura County Fair and present a capstone field-to-fork innovation project that showcases their creativity and industry insight.
START DATES
- Tuesday May 26 2026 (semester system)
- Monday June 22 2026 (quarter system)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday February 1 2026 at 5 PM PST
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Positive and proactive mindset with a strong sense of enthusiasm and initiative.
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters degree program at an accredited university.
- Eligible to work in the United States prior to start date.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
- Effective communicator who enjoys presenting to large groups of people.
- Willing to work in cold conditions from 38F to 50F and hot conditions if working in the packing facility.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
Range: $20.00 - $24.00
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
