Summer Internship 2026 – Cobb-Vantress - Marketing & Communications

Siloam Springs, AR (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Coordinate marketing and communications internships at Cobb\u2019s MarCom team, with cross‑functional learning in social media, design, video, analytics, and events.

  • Intern must be a current undergrad with at least one year left and summer availability.
  • Interest in agriculture or poultry and willingness to learn across marketing disciplines.
  • In-person internship within 60 miles of Cobb‑Vantress in Siloam Springs, AR.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • This role supports Cobb’s global Marketing & Communications (MarCom) team, contributing to strategic marketing and communications initiatives.
  • We’re looking for students with an interest in agriculture (poultry experience or curiosity is a plus) who are eager to learn across marketing disciplines such as social media, graphic design, video and photography, digital marketing, data analytics, and performance reporting.
  • Interns will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contribute fresh ideas, and gain practical experience through impactful projects and participation in local events.
  • This opportunity is ideal for a junior or senior who is local to Northwest Arkansas or plans to reside in the area for the summer.
  • Based on candidate interest, performance, business needs, and fit, there may be opportunities to continue during the academic year and/or be considered for future full‑time roles with Cobb.

Requirements

  • Education: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with at least one year remaining; juniors and seniors will be considered first. Fields of study such as Agriculture (Science, Business, Marketing), Poultry Operations, or related disciplines are preferred.
  • Experience: Prior work experience preferred; coursework, internships, or exposure related to marketing, communications, agriculture, or use of industry‑standard tools is a plus.
  • Technical Skills: Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (Access familiarity a plus). Analytical, detail‑oriented, and capable of learning new technologies and systems quickly.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly. Professional, collaborative, and effective working with cross‑functional teams.
  • Work Style: Self‑motivated, organized, reliable, receptive to feedback, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • General Qualifications: Demonstrated professionalism, maturity, and readiness to contribute in a corporate environment.
  • Availability: Must be available to work 40 hours per week during the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the academic year if continuing past Summer.
  • Location: Must live within 60 miles of the Cobb‑Vantress Corporate Office in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Internship is in‑person.

Preferred

  • poultry experience or curiosity is a plus.

Benefits

  • We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Additional

  • Competitive Pay: Earn competitive compensation
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Cobb advances the global poultry industry through high-quality genetic products backed by innovative research, enabling worldwide access to healthy and affordable protein. As the world's oldest pedigree broiler breeder and headquartered in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Cobb provides poultry genetics to more than one hundred countries. Learn more at www.CobbGenetics.com.

Founded in 1916
Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA