Summer 2027 Internship Program
Job Location:
Oxnard, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Internship Program at Mission Produce (United States)
Application Period: Resumes will be reviewed beginning November 16 2026 and applications must be submitted by January 4 2027.
Program Dates: June 1 2027 - August 13 2027
Location: Oxnard California
Position Type: Paid Internship (Full-Time Seasonal)
For California the range is $20 - $24 per hour. Final compensation will be communicated during the interview or offer process. Housing assistance available for interns relocating from outside the area.
Departments: May include Operations Sales Marketing Supply Chain Food Safety Quality Assurance & More!
About Mission Produce
Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce business delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983 Mission Produce has been sourcing producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados and today also markets mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio. The Company is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities across the U.S. Mexico Peru and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across 20 premium growing regions the company provides a year-round supply of premium fresh fruit. Missions global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America China Europe and the UK offering value-added services such as ripening bagging custom packing and logistical management. For more information please visit .
Program Summary
Mission Produces internship program provides students with valuable hands-on experience in the produce industry. A key focus of the program is helping interns build meaningful relationships with employees across the organization and develop the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment. While each internship is tailored to the needs of the department all interns participate in the following program components:
- Comprehensive onboarding program
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Ventura County Fair booth planning and execution
- Summer Capstone Project
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities vary by department and may include:
- Entering sales orders and reviewing related documents
- Assisting with forecasting inventory management and operational activities
- Creating dashboards and monitoring key metrics
- Conducting research analyzing data and presenting findings
- Learning how sourcing supply chain transportation and sales collaborate to achieve Missions goals
Minimum Qualifications
- Positive and proactive mindset with a strong sense of enthusiasm and initiative
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced collaborative environment
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree at an accredited university in agriculture business economics marketing communications supply chain or a related field
To be considered all candidates must submit both their application and resume by January 4 2027. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as teams finalize their summer hiring needs. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
If you have not been contacted by the end of February 2027 it means we were unable to identify a placement opportunity for you this summer.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Mission Produce offers a year-round supply of the World's Finest Avocados™ and World's Finest Mangos™, currently servicing 25 countries.
