Based in Los Alamitos, CA, Frieda’s is the nation’s leading marketer and distributor of specialty produce. Supplying grocery retailers and food service distributors with more than 600 varieties of unique fruits, vegetables, and gourmet items. Frieda’s, Inc. was also the first wholesale produce company in the United States to be founded, owned, and operated by a woman. Frieda’s is passionate about changing the way America eats fruits and vegetables by inspiring new food experiences for friends, families, and food lovers everywhere. If you share our passion and are looking for an internship this summer, keep reading.

Expected Duration: 12 weeks, June 19, 2023 ‐ September 15, 2023.

Schedule: Weekends Required (Full‐time, Wednesday‐Sunday or Friday‐Tuesday).

Internships Available: 4

Summary

Interns will support the Marketing & Sales department working on the creation, development, project management, execution, and follow-up of programs and promotions at select retail partners throughout Southern California.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions unless doing so would pose an undue hardship.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
Complete entry‐ to intermediate‐level tasks, required to achieve day‐to‐day operating objectives of the department and company.
Interact directly with external and internal resources utilizing these for the resolution of day‐to‐day issues.
Conduct original research and prepare reports based on findings, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action as requested.
Coordinate and manage off‐site promotions and events. Including but not limited to:
- Planning, procuring, and packing supplies needed
- Conducting and/or attending training sessions
- Assist with the preparation and sampling of fresh produce items
- Represent the company to retail partners, consumers, and clients in a courteous, professional manner at off‐site promotions and events.
- Respond effectively to inquiries received from external resources, phone, email, social media, web, etc.
- Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.
- Additional duties may be described and assigned as appropriate.

Education & Other Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent. Current attendance with an accredited college or university, working towards a degree (B.A./B.S.) in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management, Agriculture, or Business. Restaurant, food service, server, and/or event management experience is a plus.
Must be available to work on Friday, Saturday & Sunday (weekends); Weekday schedules may be flexible.
Local travel is expected; a valid California Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance are required.

This internship is a chance to experience the produce industry through a wide range of projects and daily tasks and will allow you the opportunity to apply concepts from the classroom to the business world. All qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@friedas.com. No phone calls, please.

About Frieda's

Frieda’s Specialty Produce has been inspiring healthy new food experiences for friends, families, and food lovers everywhere since 1962. Based in Los Alamitos, CA, Frieda’s is the nation’s leading marketer and distributor of specialty produce. Supplying grocery retailers and food service distributors across North America with more than 95 varieties of unique fruits, vegetables, and gourmet items. Founded by produce industry trailblazer Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, subject of the 2015 documentary “Fear No Fruit,” we have introduced more than 200 unique fruits and vegetables to the U.S. marketplace from kiwifruit to dragon fruit and from Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes to habanero peppers.Frieda’s is passionate about inspiring healthy new food experiences and changing the way America eats fruits and vegetables. If you share our passion and are looking for your next opportunity keep reading …

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