📝 Job Description:
Position: 2026 DFA Animal Nutrition Calf Specialist Intern
Company: Dairy Farmers of America
About the Company:
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees
Founded: 1998
Key Responsibilities:
• Support team members in daily tasks and projects
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions
• Learn about company processes and industry practices
• Assist in research and data collection activities
• Contribute to team goals and project deliverables
Desired Skills:
• Marketing
• milk marketing cooperative
• dairy foods processing
• member farm services/programs
• and dairy products & ingredients manufacturing
Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program
• Strong academic record
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Employment Type: INTERN
Location: Multiple Locations, Michigan, US
Work Mode: On Site
Benefits:
• Hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Networking opportunities
• Potential for future full-time employment
• Flexible work arrangements
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