What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 College Summer Internship position at Prestage?
Our Summer Internship Program offers you a paid hands-on learning experience in pork and poultry production. We help you prepare for your career journey by providing you the unique opportunity of working in all facets of live production along with valuable personal and career development experiences. This is your opportunity to:
- Gain understanding of our commitment at Prestage Farms to produce high-quality pork and turkey by learning what we do on a daily basis, how we do it, and why we do it
- Broaden your knowledge of the food system by gaining insight into the many different aspects of integrated livestock and poultry production
- Develop and build your network as you work alongside members of the Prestage team and interact with fellow interns, industry leaders, and agriculture professionals
- Discover different ways you can make a difference for agriculture – as an ambassador or even a next generation leader
Interns will be placed in a division where they will learn the inner workings of the department, however all interns will participate in several other activities and events including:
- Guest Speakers
- Facility Tours
- Volunteer Events
- Certifications
- Meet and Greets
- Industry Exposure
- Social Events
Areas Available for Internships
Swine Division
Interns will have the opportunity to work in all departments on the farm including:
- Breeding, Gestation, and Farrowing
- AI Center
Turkey Division
Interns will have the opportunity to work through all phases and learn daily operations for:
- Breeder Farms
- Hatchery
- Contract Grower Brooder & Growout Facilities
- Processing Plant
Feed Mill
Interns will have the opportunity to work in all aspects of the feed manufacturing process including:
- Receiving
- Batching
- Mixing
- Load-Out
- Dispatching
- Currently obtaining a Bachelor of Science, Associate's Degree, or 2-year equivalent degree in Animal Science, Livestock & Poultry, or General Agriculture
- Strong communication skills
- Paid opportunity
- Housing provided if needed
For more information regarding Prestage Farms or our Internship Program, please visit https://www.prestagefarms.com/