App Development Intern
Salisbury, MD, US, 21804
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 Corporate HQ for Summer 2026! Our Information Technology Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of IT, CPG and Food Production.
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
This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on graduation year. Overtime may be available.
What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities
- Working with a summer mentor learning different aspects of how certain IT Technical areas work while getting hands-on,real world work experience.
- Technical areas include but are not limited to: Information Security, SAP/Program Development, MiddlewareDevelopment, EDI, Data Management, Analytics, Reporting, etc.
- Will be able to interact with Senior leadership.
- Will be able to travel to different company locations such as the Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms.
Minimum Education
- This position is open to graduate and undergraduate students.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Information Security, SAP/Program Development, MiddlewareDevelopment, EDI, Data Management, Analytics, Reporting, or other related fields.
- Must have a minimum of a 3.00 GPA or higher.
Experience Requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software
- Have strong communication skills, including written and verbal
- Must be able to work independently or in teams
Education Preferred
- 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred
- Completed at least 2 college-level programming classes (HTML/Visual Basic/etc.)
- Completed SAP classes
- Student extracurricular experiences
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.
- Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Salisbury