Internships with CAS
Campus Auxiliary Services partners with our vendors to provide students with paid internship opportunities. The goal is to offer exposure to a corporate business environment. Students will engage in activities across key business departments to help prepare them for their professional careers. Please check back for future opportunities.
Palmer Food Services and Campus Auxiliary Services are looking for a motivated, dependable, high-performing student to join their paid summer internship program. This hands-on opportunity offers real-world exposure to the food service distribution industry, with direct insight into how professional distributors partner with local food service providers.
Gain valuable industry experience, build professional connections, and make an impact — all while earning $TBD this summer.
SPRING DEADLINE: TBD
Timing—Duration and Details
The first phase of the internship (June–July) will take place at Palmer Food Services in Rochester, NY, including both the corporate office and warehouse. Interns will gain immersive, hands-on experience across operations, logistics, and distribution.
This segment requires approximately 320 hours and may include additional travel throughout New York State. Interns are responsible for their own transportation to and from Palmer’s facilities and any required travel.
The second phase (late August–mid October) takes place with Campus Auxiliary Services on the Geneseo campus. Interns will collaborate with Human Resources to build a flexible schedule and will rotate through key departments to see how the principles learned at Palmer apply in a campus environment.
Gain exposure to the business office, IT, dining services, human resources, marketing, and supply chain management—broadening your operational and leadership perspective.
Total Internship Commitment:
• Palmer Food Services: 320 hours
• Campus Auxiliary Services: 40 hours
This is a paid internship offering hands-on experience across two dynamic organizations.
Key Knowledge Areas
Interns will actively participate in meetings, shadow leaders, and gain hands-on exposure across core operational areas. This immersive experience spans key functions including business development, wholesale storage & distribution, marketing & communications, sales & purchasing, inventory control, finance & accounting, labor and facilities management, disaster planning, regulatory compliance, leadership, and contract management.
This is more than observation—it’s hands-on involvement and active participation in how high-performing organizations operate and lead.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must provide reliable transportation to Palmer Food Services in Rochester, NY during the summer portion
- Fall portion will take place on the SUNY Geneseo campus
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re seeking a driven student pursuing business management, business administration, finance, or a related field, with coursework aligned to their career goals. Active involvement in scholastic extracurricular activities is strongly valued, as it reflects leadership, initiative, and engagement beyond the classroom.
Applications Must Include
Cover Letter, Resume, Academic Transcript, 2 Letters of Academic Reference. Applications received without all pieces will not be reviewed and will be considered incomplete. Apply here.
For More Information Please Contact: Campus Auxiliary Services – Human Resources | Blake-A 104 | 585.245.5021 | casHR@geneseo.edu
Past Interns
Gabby Bigger, Class of 2024
I had an amazing experience working as a marketing intern at Palmer Food Services. The marketing team at Palmers was very supportive and welcoming! I was able to work on various projects while on the team including a digital marketing landscape, on-site and in-house videography and photography for content creation purposes, food-related research, and website quality assurance. This internship exposed me to both the B2B and B2C sides of marketing and gave me the hands-on experience I wanted from a marketing internship.
At CAS I worked in the HR department doing a variety of HR, administrative, and internal marketing tasks. In my internship, I learned about HR compliance and onboarding processes. I also handled the internal marketing tasks, including creating flyers for various employee appreciation and educational programs using Canva, helping brainstorm and conduct student-employee appreciation programs, and redesigning PPTs and documents. CAS has an amazing company culture, everyone I met was welcoming and knowledgeable and it made me excited to come to work!
Jason Bivona, Class of 2023
I have learned so much during my internships with Palmer Foods and CAS. Palmers gave me my first hands-on business experience, which has given me great confidence in my abilities. I worked with their marketing team on a number of projects, including their social media accounts. I was able to learn about many aspects of the food service industry. At CAS, I have worked with each department, including accounting, marketing, HR, and project planning. At CAS, I worked with their marketing team to create content for their social media pages and worked on projects that will have a great impact on Geneseo’s campus.
Griffin Walpert, Class of 2021
The internship experience was a great way to learn about a variety of fields while growing myself as a professional. Palmer foods was incredible at providing access at every turn and making me feel welcome wherever I went. It’s an experience I would recommend to anyone. Griffin Walpert graduated with majors in political science and business administration.
Jack Grant, Class of 2019
What I learned during my time with US Foods has been invaluable as I’ve transitioned to the next chapter in my life. During the internship I was given the opportunity to improve my leadership abilities, as well as developing creative problem solving skills while learning more about the food industry. Additionally, the unique experiences that I was given are some that I will never forget.
Morgan Maley, Class of 2018
My internship with Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) provided me with valuable hands-on experience through multiple areas of the foodservice supply chain. I grew both personally and professionally in my time at CAS and developed a much greater understanding of the inner workings of planning, purchasing, and the development of menus. Additionally, I was able to obtain a greater understanding of foodservice distribution, working directly on their warehouse system, daily deliveries, sales, and marketing teams. The real-life skills that I earned under the guidance of CAS have opened doors for me and allowed me to excel at multiple companies since graduating from Geneseo. Currently, I am employed by Rich Products Corporation as a Customer & Product Insights Specialist.