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

Program Overview

This is an internship position. You must be a current student or recent graduate (within 6 months of graduation date) to apply for this position.

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

This is an internship position.

You must be a current student or recent graduate (within 6 months of graduation date) to apply for this position.

Proficiency in English--written and verbal communication.