About the role#
MFA Oil Company offers paid internships for college students. You will gain hands-on experience while working alongside a full-time employee mentor. Interns are placed in departments that match their skills and interests, including Sales and Marketing, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, or Business Management. You will work 30-40 hours per week during the summer of 2027. There is a possibility to extend your employment based on performance and company needs.
What you'll do#
- Provide general administrative assistance and support.
- Learn and master assigned operations within your department.
- Assist team members with assorted tasks.
- Complete an assigned project to test and build your skills.
What you'll need#
- Sophomore status or above with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (freshman standing will be considered).
- Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science.
- Ability to commute to the work location.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Satisfactory results from a background check and drug screening.
- Good time management, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well within a team and build professional relationships.
- Self-motivation and initiative.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time.
About MFA Oil Company
MFA Oil Company is a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1929. Based in Columbia, Missouri, the company supplies propane, lubricants, and refined fuels to customers in eight states. It also operates Break Time convenience stores and franchises Big O Tires locations. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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