Internship Program at Mission Produce (United States)
Application Period: Resumes will be reviewed beginning November 16, 2026, and
applications must be submitted by January 4, 2027.
Program Dates: June 1, 2027 - August 13, 2027
Location: Oxnard, California
Position Type: Paid Internship (Full-Time, Seasonal)
For California, the range is $20 - $24 per hour. Final compensation will be
communicated during the interview or offer process. Housing assistance available
for interns relocating from outside the area.
Departments: May include Operations, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Food
Safety, Quality Assurance & More!
About Mission Produce
Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce
business, delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail, wholesale and
foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been
sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and today also markets
mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio. The Company
is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities
across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across
20+ premium growing regions, the company provides a year-round supply of premium
fresh fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically
positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North
America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as
ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more
information, please visit www.missionproduce.com.
Program Summary
Mission Produce’s internship program provides students with valuable, hands-on
experience in the produce industry. A key focus of the program is helping
interns build meaningful relationships with employees across the organization
and develop the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment. While each
internship is tailored to the needs of the department, all interns participate
in the following program components:
* Comprehensive onboarding program
* Mentorship and professional development opportunities
* Ventura County Fair booth planning and execution
* Summer Capstone Project
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities vary by department and may include:
* Entering sales orders and reviewing related documents
* Assisting with forecasting, inventory management, and operational activities
* Creating dashboards and monitoring key metrics
* Conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting findings
* Learning how sourcing, supply chain, transportation, and sales collaborate to
achieve Mission’s goals
Minimum Qualifications
* Positive and proactive mindset with a strong sense of enthusiasm and
initiative
* Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
* Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited
university in agriculture, business, economics, marketing, communications,
supply chain, or a related field
Application Deadline & Selection Process
To be considered, all candidates must submit both their application and resume
by January 4, 2027. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as teams finalize their summer
hiring needs. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates
selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
If you have not been contacted by the end of February 2027, it means we were
unable to identify a placement opportunity for you this summer.
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