Since 1935, Tyson Foods has been committed to making great food and making a difference within our industry. As one of the world’s largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef, and pork, we have a great opportunity to do so. We are the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. This means our Team Members have the chance to make a real impact. They have access to a vast network of resources that enables an entrepreneurial spirit to flourish. Opportunity for advancement is within reach for those who are willing to take up the challenge of being number one.

Why Intern at Tyson

A college internship makes it easier to acquire a full-time position with Tyson once you graduate. Internships give you some real-world work experience which can put you one step ahead of your peers who do not have internship experience. Internships can help you decide if a specific field is one in which you would like to continue to gain experience, of if you would like to go into a different field. Internships can help a hiring manager decide what type of performer you will be once you receive full-time employment.

About Internships

Tyson Foods provides about 50 internships each year in a variety of job fields. As the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500, we employ students from science, business, marketing, IS, engineering, legal, health, and many other academic and professional backgrounds. We have both summer and full-time paid internships. Summer internships are typically 40-hour per week positions. the full-time internships run throughout the year while the student is in school. Students work approximately 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer. Locations, job fields, availability, eligibility requirements, and length of time vary from year to year for our internships.