Grains Origination Summer Intern (2027) - Ethanol Plant

Job overview

Grains Origination Summer Intern (2027) - Ethanol Plant is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week summer internship in Fort Dodge, IA. Compensation is not specified. The internship supports Valero’s commodities group and its mission to develop reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. The intern supports grains procurement by working with producers, entering purchase contracts, maintaining facility grain position reports, and coordinating with accounting on producer payments. The work helps the commodities group meet procurement goals and supports accurate, timely grain operations.

What you'll do

• Purchase corn supply from producers according to provided guidelines
• communicate with producers about grain purchase contracts and delivery scheduling
• enter purchase contracts into the grain accounting system
• maintain facility grain position reports
• coordinate with accounting to support accurate and timely producer payments
• complete assigned projects with team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grains origination

summer intern 2027

ethanol plant

corn procurement

grain contracts

producer relations

grain accounting

fort dodge ia

valero

agricultural economics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Agricultural Economics or a business-related field, have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the program, and be available to work 40 hours per week.

About the employer

Valero is hiring for this role. Industry: Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing. Sector: 32.