Performance & Alignment Intern

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. **That's Perdue.** **Summary** Come join us at our Salisbury, MD Agribusiness location for Summer 2026! Our Performance & Alignment Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship? + Competitive Pay + Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns + Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor + Learning Workshops + Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms + Interaction with Senior Leadership + Housing Stipend **Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities** + Collecting, cleaning and preparing large data sets for analysis. + Conducting exploratory data analysis and visualizing data insights. + Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as business analysts, managers, finance and other functional areas to translate business needs into effective BI solutions that drive performance. **Minimum Education** + Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Data science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering and Finance. + Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher **Experience Requirements** + Strong proficiency in Power BI for data visualization, dashboard creation, and reporting is essential. + Experience with Dataiku (or similar data preparation platforms) for handling, cleaning, and transforming data is required. **Experience Preferred** + 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred + Strongly prefer a rising Junior or Senior who has completed at least 2 college-level communication courses + Exposure to Python or R for advanced analytics is a plus but not required. **Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements** Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment. When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db. may be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders. _Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._