Job Description

Pacific Seafood: Recruiting Intern – Summer Internship Program

Pacific Seafood offers a truly unique, 13-week internship program designed to give interns the immediate opportunity to make a tangible impact on our company. This program is an exceptional launchpad for aspiring professionals to dive deep into a meaningful project, develop critical business skills, and present their work to executive leadership.

About Pacific Seafood

At Pacific Seafood, we pride ourselves on doing more than just providing the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. Our foundational beliefs include servant leadership, a strong commitment to investing in our team members, and a culture that rewards performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving for continuous improvement.

The Summer Internship Program Experience

• Structured Orientation: The program kicks off with a comprehensive orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, providing you with the chance to meet the team and gain a full understanding of our business scope.
• Meaningful Project Work: Throughout the summer months, you will immerse yourself in a significant project designed to provide real value to the company.
• Executive Presentation: At the conclusion of your internship, you will have the valuable opportunity to present your project findings and impact directly to our executive leadership team.
• Career Launchpad: For graduating seniors, this program offers abundant opportunities for full-time employment upon completion, serving as an excellent pathway to kickstart your career. We are dedicated to investing in your development as a business professional, helping you build invaluable leadership, work ethic, and teamwork capabilities.

The Role: Recruiting Intern

Summary

Pacific Seafood is actively seeking a detail-oriented, solutions-driven Recruiting Intern to provide critical support to our Processing Talent Acquisition team. This pivotal role focuses on significantly enhancing our data analytics capabilities and streamlining reporting processes. You will be instrumental in building insightful dashboards, automating data workflows, and contributing directly to recruiting activities, ultimately improving efficiency and visibility into our key hiring metrics.

Key Responsibilities

As a Recruiting Intern, you will engage in a diverse set of responsibilities, encompassing data analysis, direct recruiting support, and HRIS/compliance functions:

• Data Analytics & Dashboard Development:
  • Gather and organize comprehensive recruiting data from various internal sources.
  • Develop a master Excel form designed for seamless integration with Business Intelligence (BI) tools or Smartsheet.
  • Create easy-to-read charts and dynamic dashboards to effectively visualize key recruiting metrics and trends.
  • Automate reporting processes specifically tailored to the company’s unique hiring strategy, ensuring timely and accurate insights.
• Recruiting Support:
  • Assist proficiently with posting job openings across various platforms and managing applicant tracking systems.
  • Screen resumes to identify qualified candidates and expertly coordinate interview scheduling.
  • Communicate effectively with candidates, providing timely updates and ensuring a positive experience throughout the hiring process.
  • Support campus recruiting initiatives and assist with career fair preparation, representing Pacific Seafood professionally.
• HRIS & Compliance:
  • Gain foundational knowledge of HRIS (Human Resources Information System) basics and assist with data entry and maintenance.
  • Ensure the utmost accuracy and confidentiality of all candidate and employee data.
  • Help maintain strict compliance with hiring policies and procedures, adhering to best practices and legal requirements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance existing recruiting workflows and reporting efficiencies.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to implement best practices in talent acquisition.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and agility of the team.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood

Required Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
  • Business Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Or a closely related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, crucial for effective interaction with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of HRIS systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Basic PC knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheets).
• Prior data analytics & reporting experience.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Total Compensation & Benefits

At Pacific Seafood, we believe your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We are dedicated to investing in our team members through a comprehensive and attractive Total Rewards Package, which includes but is not limited to:

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Providing confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members.
• Product Purchase Program: Enjoy exclusive access to Pacific Seafood’s premium products.

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.