3-A SSI Internship Program: Advancing Food Safety Thru Innovation & Collaboration

Program Overview

Join a unique internship experience where you'll work alongside fellow interns from different disciplines to tackle real-world challenges in food safety. Our collaborative program brings together marketing, technical, and business perspectives to create comprehensive solutions that advance our century-old mission of protecting public health.

Available Internship Tracks

Marketing Innovation Intern

Drive digital strategy, content creation, and campaign development while learning B2B marketing in the specialized food safety industry.

Standards Development & Technical Writing Intern

Modernize technical documentation, create visual guides for complex standards, and collaborate with industry expert committees.

Operations & Business Development Intern

Research emerging markets, optimize certification processes, and provide data-driven insights for strategic growth.

The Collaborative Advantage

Cross-Functional Projects Work on integrated initiatives that span multiple business functions. Example projects include:

• • Market Entry Strategy: Operations intern researches non-dairy beverage opportunities → Technical intern develops standards guides for new sectors → Marketing intern creates targeted outreach campaigns
  • Standards Modernization Initiative: Technical intern digitizes traditional documents → Marketing intern develops visual communications → Operations intern analyzes adoption metrics and feedback
  • Certification Program Enhancement: Operations intern analyzes current program data → Technical intern improves documentation processes → Marketing intern develops stakeholder engagement strategy

Team Learning Environment

• • Regular cross-functional team meetings and brainstorming sessions
  • Shared innovation days for collaborative passion projects
  • Group presentations to leadership team
  • Peer learning and skill sharing opportunities

Holistic Business Exposure

• • Understand how marketing, operations, and technical functions interconnect
  • See how decisions in one area impact the entire organization
  • Gain entrepreneurial insights from a lean, efficient business model

Why Choose Our Program?

Unique Value Proposition:

• • Real Impact: Your projects directly influence food safety standards worldwide
  • Entrepreneurial Experience: Work in a 3-person organization where every contribution matters
  • Industry Expertise: Develop specialized knowledge in food safety and regulatory processes
  • Collaborative Skills: Learn to work across disciplines - essential for future leadership roles
  • Innovation Freedom: Time dedicated to exploring new ideas and approaches

Professional Development:

• • Monthly Career Coaching: Individual sessions focused on your growth
  • HubSpot Certification: Industry-recognized credential we'll sponsor
  • Cross-Functional Exposure: Shadow all aspects of business operations
  • LinkedIn Recommendations: Professional endorsements from leadership
  • Industry Networking: Connections with food safety professionals and regulatory experts

Flexibility & Growth:

• • Flexible Scheduling: Work around your academic commitments (10-15 hours/week per intern)
  • Extended Opportunities: Part-time work during school year and return offers
  • Innovation Days: Dedicated time for passion projects that benefit the organization
  • Reverse Mentoring: Share your expertise on trends and Gen Z perspectives