Agriculture Internship

Position Title : NA Ag Intern - Easton - Summer 2026

Position Type : Temporary - Full-Time

Position Location : Easton

Grade : Grade 01

Requisition ID : 38893

Agricultural Internship .

Easton Maine

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role .

We are seeking a motivated Agricultural Intern to join our team for a four-month term beginning in May 2026. As part of our Agricultural team you will gain hands-on experience working in our Easton area field locations in Maine. This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop practical skills and contribute to real-world agricultural projects alongside experienced professionals.

During assignments the intern will be exposed to grower relations crop monitoring and intelligence raw product alignment cost of production research and applied science and extension activities including agronomy and sustainability and the general operation of a commercial agriculture department.

The intern will be exposed to McCain manufacturing operations and will have the opportunity to complete a series of in-house training modules that are part of a broader McCain Agriculture training program.

Join McCains Agricultural Internship Program to gain hands-on experience with innovative farming practices and work alongside expert teams. Discover the full journey of our potatoes and learn how quality and sustainability drive everything we do. Grow your skills benefit from dedicated mentorship and help shape the future of food in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What youll be doing.

The Intern is the support position at the local office to research and analyze data to improve crop management in the area. Work is planned and conducted under the Agronomists guidance and with the Department Managers advice. Projects may include the following :

• Agriculture economics : You will participate in researching and analyzing local production data and observe the process of managing local raw supply.
• Agriculture production you can deepen your knowledge of potato production and monitor crop status.
• Agriculture research : Under the supervision and direction of the company agronomist you will design collect and analyze data on projects relevant to the companys future including sustainability and production improvement. You will also participate in extension work promoting new techniques and best-growing practices.
• Sustainability Learn and contribute to McCains sustainability goals of reducing carbon emissions and improving the regenerative agriculture practices of our potato growers.

In addition you will :

What youll need to be successful.

About the team .

The agricultural team provides a supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best and a safe and flexible working environment that promotes work / life balance. Working with the McCain team you will be a part of meaningful work and projects and have the opportunity to be part of our student community to connect with students across North America. There is so much to learn and grow in and we love teaching you what we do!

About McCain .

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Leadership principles .

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience .

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Compensation Package : $23.00-$26.00 USD hourly wage equivalent paid as a non-exempt salary.

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs.

Benefits : At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Due to the duration of this role you will not be eligible for traditional benefits through our programs. McCains early careers programming offers a multitude of learning experiences aimed at advancing your career in the future.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family : Agriculture

Division : NA Agriculture

Department : Potato Research Farm

Location(s) : US - United States of America : Maine : Easton

Company : McCain Foods USA Inc.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

GIS,Engineering,Engineering Practices,Data Collection,Irrigation Systems,Agriculture,CAD,GPS,Water Quality,Biology,Nursery,Emergency maitenance,Technical Assistance,Watetr conservation,Agricultural Equipment

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 23 - 26