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Summer 2026 Talent Management Intern

CompanyDairy Farmers of America
LocationKansas City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in modernizing performance management routines and support employee engagement strategies through various surveys and data analysis. They will also prepare presentations and develop resources to aid people leaders in managing performance and engagement.
Internship Type
full time temporary
Company Size
8077
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners. As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more. We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA. We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions. At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
About the Role

Primary Duties / Responsibilities: 

  • Assist with the modernization of performance management routines, including goal setting, feedback, and individual development, by supporting data collection, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of tools, resources, and processes 
  • Support DFA’s employee listening strategy through projects related to employee engagement surveys, experience surveys, pulse surveys, and action planning, including survey setup support, data organization, basic analysis, and preparation of insights for stakeholders 
  • Prepare presentations, summaries, and supporting materials to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress updates to HR partners, people leaders, and other internal stakeholders 
  • Assist with the development of resources and tools (e.g., guides, job aids, templates) that help people leaders effectively manage performance, development, and engagement 
  • Explore opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to enhance employee listening and performance management processes
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Corporate HR teams, as appropriate, to support enterprise-wide talent management initiatives and ensure alignment with business needs 
  • Other duties and projects as assigned, based on business priorities and intern learning objectives  
Qualifications

The qualified candidate will be enrolled in a master's program with a degree focus in Human Resources or Organizational Development.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Key Skills
Performance ManagementData CollectionEmployee EngagementSurvey AnalysisPresentation PreparationResource DevelopmentTechnology ExplorationCollaborationContinuous ImprovementDocumentationGoal SettingFeedbackAction PlanningBasic AnalysisInsights PreparationHR Support
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipData & AnalyticsConsulting