Position: COO Fellow

Program Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026 (Summer Fellowship)

Location: Kaspar Companies Headquarters – Shiner, Texas

Compensation: $5,000 stipend (program duration)

Housing: Provided at no cost

About the Fellowship

The Kaspar Companies COO Fellowship is an uncommon leadership experience designed to inspire, challenge, and prepare the next generation of leaders. Selected undergraduate, graduate, and early-career fellows will gain unparalleled exposure to executive leadership, professional development, and a high-impact project that directly contributes to the success of Kaspar Companies.

Through executive mentorship, professional coaching, and immersive business experiences, fellows will explore potential career paths in diverse industries, ranging from manufacturing and operations to technology and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a High-Impact Project: Manage and execute a project that delivers measurable value to Kaspar Companies.
• Executive Coaching: Participate in weekly one-on-one sessions with the COO for personalized leadership development.
• Mentorship: Partner with a Kaspar leadership mentor to gain insights into professional and personal growth.
• Networking: Engage with executives across Kaspar’s subsidiaries, building long-term professional connections.
• Immersion in Kaspar Business System (KBS): Learn lean processes and operational excellence practices.
• Professional Development: Enroll in Kaspar University and complete the “Developing the Leader Within” program.
• Career Exploration: Rotate through functional areas including:

  - Operations – engineering, manufacturing, production excellence

  - Business Administration – finance, organizational strategy, administration leadership

  - Tech Innovations – AI, robotics, advanced technology solutions

  - Business Development – marketing, sales, and customer experience

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or early-career professional
• Strong academic performance and leadership potential
• Demonstrated commitment to focus, excellence, and personal growth
• Alignment with Kaspar Companies’ core values:

  - Stewardship – faithfully managing resources

  - Versatility – adaptability and innovation in pursuing new paths

  - Family – fostering unity, collaboration, and community

Selection Timeline

• Nominations Close: October 31, 2025
• Virtual Interviews: November 3 – 14, 2025
• In-Person Interviews (Shiner, TX): November 17 – 26, 2025
• Decisions Announced: December 5, 2025
• (If positions remain available, a second round will occur in February 2026.)

How to Apply

Interested candidates must be nominated by a professor or university leader. Nominators should submit a candidate’s name via the official form.