Intern - Operations Support

Intern - Operations Support 

The Intern - Operations Support will gain hands-on experience across several areas of Stinker’s business, including Operations, Marketing, and Category Management. This internship is designed for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and interested in understanding how different teams work together to support our stores, employees, guests, and overall business.

Rather than focusing on just one area, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, learn from leaders across the organization, and build practical experience that can help shape your future career interests.

About Stinker

Founded in 1936, Stinker is a family-owned convenience retailer serving communities throughout Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming.

We got our name in a fight. In 1936, a 20-year-old named Farris Lind opened a service station in Twin Falls and started selling gasoline for less than the major oil companies thought he should. They didn’t take it well. When one of them told a newspaper that Farris Lind was a real stinker, he took it as a compliment, put the word on his stations, and drew a skunk wearing red boxing gloves (Polecat Pete).

So the gloves came first, and they were never a joke. Fearless Farris put them on because he spent his career punching above his weight on behalf of the customer, and because a small Idaho company that refuses to be pushed around has to be willing to fight for what it believes in. Ninety years later, that’s still the job. We fight for our employees. We fight for our guests. That’s what sets us apart, and it’s what we look for in the leaders we hire.

Our purpose is simple:

To make our world a better place by being a bright spot in the lives we touch, one employee, one guest, and one community at a time.

We believe our success starts with our people. That means developing others, building trust, welcoming new ideas, recognizing contributions, holding ourselves accountable, and having the courage to do what’s right.

We still know how to have fun — our mascot is a skunk, after all. But take a close look at Pete: he’s got his gloves on.

What You’ll Get to Do

As an Intern - Operations Support, your responsibilities will vary based on current projects and business needs. You may have the opportunity to:

• Support Operations projects focused on store processes, communication, organization, and continuous improvement.
• Assist the Marketing team with social media, campaigns, content, promotions, community initiatives, and other marketing projects.
• Partner with Category Management to learn how products, promotions, pricing, and merchandising decisions support our stores and guests.
• Gather, organize, and analyze information to support projects and business decisions.
• Assist with preparing presentations, communications, reports, and other project materials.
• Participate in meetings and collaborate with team members and leaders across different areas of the organization.
• Help coordinate and complete special projects from planning through execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication, or the employee and guest experience.
• Take on additional projects based on your interests, strengths, and opportunities within the business.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have everything figured out; we’re looking for someone who is ready to learn and contribute.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed education in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Comfortable asking questions, seeking feedback, and learning new things.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with different teams.
• Positive, professional, and willing to jump in where needed.
• Interest in learning how different areas of a business work together.

What You’ll Gain

This internship is about more than completing a list of tasks. Our goal is to give you meaningful exposure to how a multi-state retail organization operates.

During your internship, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Gain experience across multiple business functions.
• Work on projects with real business impact.
• Build relationships with leaders and professionals across Stinker.
• Develop professional communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Explore different career paths and discover where your interests and strengths may fit.
• Receive guidance, feedback, and support throughout your internship.

Internship Details

• Position: Intern - Operations Support
• Employment Type: Internship
• Schedule: Flexible based on internship and business needs
• Location: Idaho Support Center, 3184 Elder Street Boise, Idaho
• Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Reports To: Director of People, with project support and direction from COO and leaders across Operations, Marketing, and Category Management

Ready to Help Shape Our Future?

At Stinker, we believe great ideas can come from anywhere. If you’re curious, ready to learn, and excited to experience several sides of a growing business, we’d love to have you join us.

Learn more at https://www.stinker.com/stinkin-awesome-careers/

Stinker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We E-Verify through ADP.