Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide 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. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding 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 to do better.
Summary:
Pacific Seafood is seeking a motivated Project Management Intern based in Phoenix, AZ to support cross-functional projects focused on improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and strengthening service quality. This role will gain hands-on experience in project planning, process improvement, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination while helping move key operational initiatives forward.
- Support the planning and execution of operational projects, including project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Assist with project plans, schedules, resource tracking, and project documentation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to track progress and follow up on action items.
- Help identify project risks, issues, and potential solutions.
- Support process improvement and standardization efforts across operations.
- Track KPIs, analyze project data, and assist with status updates and presentations.
- Use data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or enhance processes.
- Participate in project meetings and document key decisions, next steps, and responsibilities.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Required:
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
- Business
- Operations
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Project Management
- Or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members across different departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Basic understanding of risk management, scheduling, and budgeting principles.
- Ability to interpret data and build simple reports or visualizations.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Interest in operations, project management, process improvement, or continuous improvement.
Preferred:
- Previous internship, academic project, or work experience related to operations, supply chain, logistics, project management, or business.
- Experience analyzing data and working with KPIs or performance metrics.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working on team-based projects with multiple stakeholders.
Total Compensation
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
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.
