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GCC Intern

Job Details

Garden City Co-op Main Office - Garden City, KS
Seasonal

Description

Position Overview
The GCC Internship provides a hands-on, well-rounded experience designed to introduce interns to the many functions within a farmer-owned cooperative. Interns will gain exposure to multiple divisions—Grain, Agronomy, Petroleum, and Administration—while building professional skills and developing a strong understanding of how a cooperative operates. Along the way, interns will be paired with mentors, engage with senior leadership, and gain experience with industry-specific software and tools.

This internship is structured in two phases:

  1. Spring 2026 – Skill Up (Part-Time, Remote): Professional development and project-based work.
  2. Summer 2026 – Show Out (Full-Time, On-Site in Garden City): Hands-on experience across GCC divisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal intern is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to learn. Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills are essential, along with comfort using technology. An agricultural background is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of accounting and data analytics (preferred).
  • Willingness to learn company-specific systems and processes.
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and in team settings.

Key Responsibilities

Spring 2026 (Remote, Part-Time):

  • Participate in the Skill Up Spring program focused on career readiness and professional development.
  • Collaborate on initiatives that prepare for the summer internship experience.

Summer 2025 (On-Site, Full-Time in Garden City):

  • Rotate through Grain, Agronomy, Petroleum, and Administration to gain a broad view of cooperative operations.
  • Shadow staff, attend customer meetings, and assist with day-to-day operations.
  • Take on projects such as working the scale during harvest to learn grain flow and accounting processes.

Why Intern with GCC?
This internship offers the chance to:

  • Build skills that translate across industries.
  • Gain valuable insights into the cooperative business model.
  • Work alongside professionals who are invested in your growth.
  • Experience both remote and in-person learning opportunities.
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