About the role#
MFA Oil Company offers paid internships for college students during Summer 2027. You will work alongside a full-time employee mentor to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. Interns are placed into departments based on their skills and interests, including tracks in Sales and Marketing, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, or Business Management. You will work 30-40 hours per week, with a schedule coordinated between you and your manager.
What you'll do#
- Provide general administrative assistance and support.
- Learn and master assigned operations within your department.
- Assist team members with assorted tasks.
- Engage in day-to-day activities through an assigned project designed to test and build your skills.
What you'll need#
- Sophomore status or above with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Freshman students will also be considered.
- Ability to commute to the work location.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Strong time management, oral communication, and written communication skills.
- Customer service skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to interact effectively with team members and customers.
- Capability to build professional working relationships.
- Self-motivation and initiative.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
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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