Columbia Distributing · 17 hours ago
Summer Intern
Wilsonville, OR
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $23/hrColumbia Distributing is a leading beverage distributor in the Pacific Northwest, offering a Summer Internship Program designed for college students. Interns will work on meaningful projects in Operations or Commercial Sales, gaining hands-on experience and participating in leadership development activities.
Food and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Givanka Serrano
Responsibilities
Collaborate with mentors and department leaders to support ongoing business projects
Participate in field operations to gain hands-on experience with warehouse, delivery, and merchandising processes
Conduct research, analyze data, and contribute recommendations to enhance efficiency or business outcomes
Develop and deliver a Capstone Project that addresses a real business challenge
Engage in weekly leadership and professional development workshops
Represent Columbia Distributing's core values of integrity, accountability, respect, and trust
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as a junior in an accredited bachelor's program
Demonstrated leadership experience through academics, extracurriculars, or community involvement
Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the start of the internship
Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver's license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally during trade exposure days
Results-driven with a strong work ethic
Curious and eager to learn from hands-on experiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to multitask, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration, organization, and time management skills
Preferred
Preferred majors: Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related fields
Benefits
Eligible for overtime as applicable.
Access to company events, leadership sessions and learning opportunities.
Networking opportunities with company leaders and suppliers.
Company
Columbia Distributing
Columbia distribution is a distributor of brands in the beverage business.
Founded in 1935
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Steffanci
CEO
Paul Meade
CFO
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