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ASPIRE Internship - Little Rock Division

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Ben E. Keith Company

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • North Little Rock

AI generated summary

  • You must be an enrolled student entering your senior year or a current senior with a 3.0 GPA, pursuing relevant degrees, and able to secure housing for the internship.
  • You will rotate through departments, engage in impactful projects, collaborate with interns on a group project, and gain insights into the U.S. food supply chain and business operations.

Requirements

  • Eligibility: The Ben E. Keith ASPIRE Internship is open to actively enrolled students entering their senior year or who are current seniors.
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must submit a resume with their application for consideration.
  • You must apply to your preferred location and be responsible for securing housing for the internship’s duration.
  • We’re seeking highly motivated seniors and rising seniors pursuing degrees in fields such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics, Animal Sciences, Meat Sciences, Technology, or related disciplines.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Responsibilities

  • Over the course of the internship, you’ll rotate through multiple departments, gaining a well-rounded view of how our business operates. Areas of focus include:
  • Administration (Credit, Accounting, HR)
  • Sales
  • Operations
  • Logistics
  • Purchasing
  • In each department, you’ll engage in small, impactful projects that will deepen your understanding of the business. You’ll also work on a group project with fellow interns, culminating in a final presentation to senior leadership. Previous group projects have explored topics such as:
  • Attracting, engaging and developing talent
  • Enhancing the intern experience
  • Solving supply chain challenges
  • Streamlining processes to reduce friction points
  • By the end of the program, you’ll have developed a solid understanding of the U.S. food supply chain and how Ben E. Keith Foods plays a key role in it.

FAQs

What is the duration of the ASPIRE Internship Program?

The ASPIRE Internship Program lasts for 11 weeks, from May 19, 2025, to August 1, 2025.

Are internships paid?

Yes, the ASPIRE Internship is a paid position.

What are the eligibility requirements for the internship?

Applicants must be actively enrolled students entering their senior year or current seniors, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and must submit a resume with their application.

Is housing provided during the internship?

No, interns are responsible for securing their own housing for the internship's duration.

What areas will interns rotate through during the program?

Interns will rotate through multiple departments, including Administration (Credit, Accounting, HR), Sales, Operations, Logistics, and Purchasing.

What is involved in the group project during the internship?

Interns will work on a group project with fellow interns, culminating in a final presentation to senior leadership. Topics may include attracting talent, enhancing the intern experience, solving supply chain challenges, or streamlining processes.

What educational background is preferred for applicants?

The internship is open to students pursuing degrees in fields such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics, Animal Sciences, Meat Sciences, Technology, or related disciplines.

Are there benefits provided during the internship?

While interns are paid for their work, the comprehensive benefits mentioned are typically offered to full-time employees and may not apply directly to interns.

Does the company offer diversity and inclusion initiatives?

Yes, Ben E. Keith Company values diversity and inclusion and seeks to leverage the strengths of a diverse workforce to find creative solutions to business challenges.

Is there an application deadline for the internship?

Applicants must apply to their preferred location and ensure that all materials are submitted by May 1, 2025.

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Ben E. Keith Company

Delivering quality since 1906

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1906
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E. Keith is a privately held company employing over 6,000 associates. Our values stress a commitment to our employees, as they are our strength and the key to the success – past, present and future. At Ben E. Keith we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strength, and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face.