Location: Bardstown,KY, USA
Company/Location Overview
Build your career at Sazerac! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschlger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of world's most award-winning distillery through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you're an upcoming graduate or an internship seeking student, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Come be a part of our team, where your efforts will further enhance our story! Our Distillery Internship Program offers an exceptional opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of our industry and what it takes to lead teams/change in a fast paced and dynamic organization. This program centers on our team's main focus: To identify and develop people leaders within Distillation.
Through business-critical projects, you will gain a working understanding of our industry, develop your professional skill sets all while directly contributing to company growth. Expectations of Distillery Leadership Development Internship: Our Interns work closely with our distillery's top talent, gain a thorough understanding of our departments and the career opportunities within each, all while working hands on contributing to and leading projects that directly impact company productivity.
The Internship Experience:
* 12-week summer internship from May 19th 2025 to August 9th 2025
* Professional development workshops and networking opportunities
* Social and philanthropic activities
* Work with a mentor to develop project plans, set goals, and receive continuous feedback
* Complete process improvement projects in assigned areas, including barrel warehousing, distilling, planning, and quality
* Develop and write standards for assigned processes
* End of summer project presentation
* Opportunity to earn a full-time position post-graduation
Qualifications/Requirements
* Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Distillation, Fermentation Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Process Engineering, or related field
* Anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
* 3.0 cumulative GPA
* Self-motivated, strong work ethic, innovative, solution-oriented mindset, with a passion for learning
* Team player with effective communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence
* Strong analytical skills and technical aptitude
* Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the internship
* Permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer
Sazerac will not hire students who will now, or at any point in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States.
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