Recognized for Excellence
The J.M. Smucker Company received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Recruitment Strategies, Candidate Experience, DE&I, and Internship Programming.
This reflects The J.M. Smucker Company's unwavering excellence and commitment to providing the best experience for the next generation of talent. The J.M. Smucker Company invests in multi-faceted recruitment strategies, thoughtful candidate experience, inclusive recruitment practices, and standout internship programs. See below for the highlights of their strategies in each one of these categories.
Excellence in Recruitment Strategies
The J.M. Smucker Company’s Emerging Talent Team has a thoughtful and multi-faceted approach to early career hiring. This includes strategies such as in-person career fairs at partner schools and local universities, strategic partnerships with student organizations and DEI programs, a virtual event series to engage students unfamiliar with the company, student campus ambassadors, and one-on-one office hours with the Emerging Talent Diversity Recruiter. The team takes pride in being transparent with students about available opportunities and their details, providing individualized care to each candidate, and maintaining a strong commitment to fully assessing all talent pipelines.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
The J.M. Smucker Company’s Emerging Talent Team prioritizes building a transparent and inclusive candidate experience. The team connects with every student considered for an interview, ensuring they are informed about the pay rate, housing stipend, and opportunities available throughout the internship program. Candidates also have the option to sign up for one-on-one virtual sessions with the Diversity Recruiter during the recruiting season to learn more about the program. The recruiting and interview teams go above and beyond to ensure diverse representation, make each candidate feel welcome, and provide a clear understanding of the company’s culture and the work they will be doing at The J.M. Smucker Co.
Excellence in DE&I
The J.M. Smucker Company is committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity within its organization. With a goal to double the representation of People of Color in U.S. salaried roles by 2027, the company also focuses on creating a diverse intern class. The Emerging Talent team prioritizes relationships with diversity-focused programs and groups at partner schools and minority-serving institutions. The Early Talent Diversity Recruiter hosts virtual events in the fall and holds weekly office hours to engage with candidates. Additionally, the team emphasizes diversity within interview panels to ensure a positive candidate experience. Upon joining, interns are encouraged to participate in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and are paired with a mentor.
Excellence in Internship Programming
The J.M. Smucker Company's internship program is guided by the vision of Learn, Grow, and Lead. The Emerging Talent team empowers interns to realize their potential in a collaborative and supportive environment, treating them as true peers while challenging them to excel. Over the 12-week program, interns are assigned a direct manager and mentor as they work on high-profile projects that support the company's growing categories both within their department and cross-functionally. Additionally, interns participate in professional development and networking events, coffee with the CEO, a dodgeball tournament, volunteering with local nonprofits, and engaging with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). The program concludes with anchor presentations to departmental leadership, and interns are eligible to receive a full-time job or returning internship offer.
