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Retail Value Added Poultry (RVAP) Year-round Intern

CompanyTyson Foods, Inc.
LocationSpringdale
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role supports the Retail Value Added Poultry business by assisting with new product development, brand management, and marketing strategies. The intern will also analyze financial reports, monitor inventory, and conduct market research to support business recommendations.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
45552
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1935, Tyson Foods, Inc.® has fed families for generations with the best affordable protein products. What began as a small regional poultry business in Springdale, Arkansas, has grown into a globally recognized leader in protein, serving customers and communities around the world. With a team of more than 130,000 members, Tyson Foods advances how food is produced, delivered and enjoyed. Across our operations, we continuously innovate our supply chain, invest in new technology and support responsible practices that help us deliver safe, quality food. Over the years, Tyson Foods has grown to include more than 30 beloved brands, including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, aidells® and other trusted names. Through our robust family of brands, we now produce nearly 20% of the chicken, beef and pork in the United States. Our story is rooted in hard work, humility and purpose, and throughout our history, we have stayed true to those values. Today, we stand by our mission of bringing high-quality food to every table in the world safely, sustainably and affordably, now and for future generations. At Tyson Foods, we feed the world like family.®
About the Role

Management Level:

No Level

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Summary:

This role supports the Retail Value Added Poultry business by partnering with the MBU Poultry team on initiatives across both core business and innovation. Responsibilities include assisting with new product development and launches, supporting brand management efforts, and contributing to key marketing and customer engagement strategies.

The position involves organizing and analyzing financial reports, monitoring product availability and inventory, and supporting product quality cuttings and recaps. This role will also contribute to data analysis, consumer and market research, and the development of PowerPoint presentations to support business recommendations and cross-functional alignment.

In addition, the role supports broader portfolio initiatives, leveraging hands-on experience to drive growth across poultry. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and a passion for learning. Interest in brand management, innovation, and working across diverse channels is key to success, along with a desire to contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects that support Tyson Foods’ continued growth and leadership in the category.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

· Education: Marketing, Finance, Business Management, Supply Chain majors preferred. Sophomore level or higher required. Must have at least one year of school remaining.

· Experience: Previous experience in an office environment preferred.

· Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills as this position interacts with all levels of management in different areas of the business.

· Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, (Excel and PowerPoint are very critical to this position). We will train in Tyson related systems.

· Special Skills: Must have strong analytical skills, be detail oriented, and able to handle the various projects they are given. Must be multi-task oriented with stress management skills as well as a team player who is excited to learn more about Tyson Foods

· Travel: None

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must include a resume to be considered. Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.

*This position is a year-round internship located in Springdale, AR. The selected candidate should anticipate working in person 20 hours per week during the school year and in person 40 hours per week during the summer. *

 

**Students must live within commutable distance (60 miles or less) of the location.


Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


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Key Skills
Analytical skillsCommunication skillsExcelPowerPointData analysisMarket researchBrand managementInventory managementFinancial reportingDetail orientedMulti-taskingStress managementTeamworkProduct development
Categories
MarketingFood & BeverageManagement & LeadershipFinance & AccountingRetail
Benefits
Paid time off401(k) plansHealth insuranceLife insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePrescription drug benefits