Cooperative Development & Grower Relations Intern

Ocean Spray

In 1930, Ocean Spray was founded by three maverick farmers - bonded by bold cranberry love. Since then, we've grown into a vibrant global agricultural cooperative, built on the strength of roughly 700 family farmers in the United States, Canada, and Chile. Together, we've worked to preserve the family farming way of life for nearly 100 years, and for generations to come. Today, our cranberries show up in more than a thousand deliciously nourishing products in over 100 countries worldwide. United by passion and purpose, Ocean Spray is committed to trailblazing the power of the mighty cranberry through its offbeat taste and uncanny nutrition to feed better, happier lives for all. Born Tart. Raised Bold.

Cooperative Development & Grower Relations

WHO WE ARE:

The Grower Relations Team is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the Cooperative's Grower-Owners, providing support, resources, and guidance to help them grow high-quality crops and sustainably manage their farms. We work closely with our Grower-Owners to ensure the success of the harvest season, address any concerns or challenges that may arise, and promote best practices in agricultural production. We play a crucial role in fostering collaboration and communication between the Cooperative and its Members, ultimately contributing to the overall success of and sustainability of the organization.

Job Description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Are you relentlessly curious, with an eye for detail and a passion for taking on new challenges? If you are an intrinsic self-starter and problem solver, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then you are who we are looking for! This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of departments as well as a broad understanding of how a renowned agricultural cooperative operates.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Grower Relations Intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the agricultural industry and learn about the operations of a leading agricultural cooperative. You will work closely with the Grower Relations Team to support and assist in various aspects of grower relations:

• Compiling and analyzing data related to acreage movement, crop production, and quality.
• Piloting a beta test for mechanism to track acreage.
• Supporting the coordination of grower meetings, events, and field visits.
• Communicating with growers, providing updates, information, and support as needed.
• Developing educational materials and resources for growers, including creating new course content for OS Academy.
• Maintaining and updating grower records and databases.
• Collaborating with other departments within Ocean Spray ensuring effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Strong technical aptitude
• Ability to extrapolate meaning from incomplete or ambiguous information
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program.

Additional Information

DURATION & LOCATION:

• Position will start on June 3rd, 2025 and run for ten to twelve weeks
• Traditional workweek with Summer Fridays (8:00am-12:30pm); flexibility and off-site work may be required
• Position is located at our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA (about 45 minutes South of Boston - Exit 6 off of Rte.495)

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.