HR Benefits Intern

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 2026 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:

We are seeking an ambitious and collaborative intern to support the development and execution of Pacific Seafood’s wellness initiative and assist in the day-to-day operations of the benefits department. This role involves auditing and analyzing benefit programs to improve outreach strategies based on team member demographics and utilization trends. The intern will research underutilized benefits and propose innovative communication methods—such as video content and platform-specific messaging—to increase engagement. A key deliverable will be a year-round engagement calendar that highlights specific benefits and wellness programs each month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of wellness initiatives.
• Review current benefits communications and effectiveness.
• Analyze team member demographics to tailor communication strategies.
• Identify underutilized benefits and propose enhancements.
• Develop alternative communication formats (e.g., video, PSU, etc.).
• Create a monthly engagement calendar for benefits and wellness programs.
• Conduct data analysis on benefits utilization and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR and marketing teams to align messaging and outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
  • Business Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Or a closely related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills; open and collaborative
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to team initiatives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Basic PC knowledge.

Preferred:

• Visual/marketing acuity (e.g., design thinking, content creation)
• Experience with communication platforms or video editing tools
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Prior experience in:
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Data Analysis
  • Internal Communications
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Marketing Strategy

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.

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