Human Resources Intern

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

"We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

Position Summary

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Summer Intern to support cross-functional projects. This role provides hands-on experience in HR operations, policy development, onboarding, and internal process documentation—ideal for someone pursuing a career in human resources or organizational development.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Projects
  • Assist in developing Behavior Based Interview packets for all departments
  • Support onboarding and training content creation, including video script development
  • Conduct HR-related research and help document policies, practices, and compliance processes
• Project Coordination
  • Track timelines, compile meeting notes, and prepare content drafts for leadership review
  • Help ensure that all deliverables are accurate, consistent, and completed on schedule

Learning Opportunities

• Real-world exposure to strategic HR planning and operational initiatives
• Mentorship from Human Resources team
• Insight into the inner workings of a major dairy cooperative

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Human Relations, Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Strong GPA (3.75+ preferred)
• Previous experience (e.g., HR internship or consulting exposure) is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Traits

• Eager to learn and contribute
• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams
• Passionate about people, process improvement, and internal culture