GCC Intern

Job Details: Job Location: Garden City Co-op Main Office - Garden City, KS, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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:

Spring 2027 – Skill Up (Part-Time, Remote): Professional development and project-based work.
Summer 2027 – 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 2027 (Remote, Part-Time):

Participate in the Skill Up Spring program focused on career readiness and professional development.
Support projects in basic data entry, reporting, event planning, and marketing.
Collaborate on initiatives that prepare for the summer internship experience.

Summer 2027 (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.