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Farm Engagement Intern

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Full Remote
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Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree., Focus or experience in agriculture is a plus., Strong interpersonal and active listening skills., Experience in customer support or engagement..

Key responsabilities:

  • Understand farming standards and contracts.
  • Conduct phone surveys to gather insights.
  • Analyze survey results and present findings.
  • Design a farmer retention plan.

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Vital Farms Food & Beverages SME https://www.vitalfarms.com/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Your Role:

As an intern at Vital Farms, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment dedicated to ethical food and sustainability. You’ll work on meaningful projects, tackle real-world challenges, and develop valuable skills while getting a unique behind-the-scenes look at how our business operates. You’ll have the chance to engage with leaders from every area of the business, gaining valuable insight into strategic decision-making and the collaborative efforts that drive success. This is more than just an internship—it’s your chance to grow, learn, and be part of something bigger while contributing to a mission that makes a real difference! 

Dates of Program: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025 

Application Time Frame: February 3, 2025 - March 3, 2025 

What You'll Do:

  • Gain a deep understanding of farming standards and contracts.
  • Develop an efficient system for collecting and organizing critical data.
  • Conduct phone surveys with over 375 farmers to gather insights and feedback.
  • Analyze and present survey results to highlight trends and actionable findings. 

Your Project:  

  • Design a comprehensive farmer retention plan to strengthen relationships and long-term partnerships.
  • Identify key insights from farmer conversations to drive improvements in retention strategies.
  • Deliver meaningful conclusions and recommendations to ensure farmer success.
  • Create actionable initiatives for the Farm Operations team based on survey findings.
  • Present your retention plan and proposed initiatives to the Farm Operations team, showcasing your results and recommendations. 

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or communications; a focus or experience in agriculture, animal science, or a related field is a plus.
  • This position will be remote, preferable location is Eastern or Central time zones
  • Strong interpersonal and active listening skills, with the ability to build meaningful connections.
  • Experience in customer support, engagement, or retention, showcasing your ability to foster relationships and drive satisfaction.
  • You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
  • You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
  • You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
  • You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
  • You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations. 

What We Bring to the Table:

  • A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
  • Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
  • Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
  • Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
  • Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts.
  • Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
  • Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. Hourly rate will vary based on completed education level. Rising Junior $21.00 HR and Rising Senior $22 HR. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.

 

Who We Are: 

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide. Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.  

 
Next Steps:
Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!

In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. 

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Notification to Agencies:
**Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly. 

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Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Industry :
Food & Beverages
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Social Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Active Listening

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