Responsibilities
We are PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, LIFEWTR to Lay’s, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.
Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we’re dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better!
The Intern will work with PepsiCo’s Global Sustainable Agricultural, Global Procurement, and/or Brand Marketing teams on projects related to PepsiCo’s agriculture sustainability programs. Assignments may include, depending on capabilities & interests of the student:
- Research as to why students choose or do not choose careers in production agriculture and related fields. Projects may include developing a business case for a brand to use its social platforms to encourage youth to explore careers in production farming and related fields.
- Formulation of a strategy for engaging African American youth in agriculture. Assignments may include research into how other such efforts have succeeded or failed and best practices for a corporate entity to engage in supporting next generation Black farmers.
- Conducting a landscape assessment of innovation, technology & implementation partners that could be leveraged to support our efforts to build resilience to climate change and support livelihoods in agriculture to encourage the next generation of farmers
- Supporting the development of Positive Agriculture action plans to guide progress toward our commitments to regenerative agriculture, sustainable sourcing, livelihoods, and GHG emissions reductions
What we’re looking for:
- Currently pursuing a degree in: agriculture (other related majors will be considered)
- Working knowledge of agricultural in the United States or global agricultural supply chains
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
- Keen interest in sustainability
- Energetic self-starter who can quickly establish a cross functional network
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications – Each candidate is expected to:
- Graduate with Bachelor’s degree within one (1) year of internship completion
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Future Farmers of America experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
For San Francisco and Los Angeles area applicants: Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.
If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
