Marketing Intern

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 157 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.

Your Internship:

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters. 

Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills.

With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues.

And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career! 

Marketing Intern:

As a Marketing Intern at Cargill, you will gain hands-on experience working on marketing projects within our Salt business. Projects could range from digital marketing, content creation, customer support, campaign development, data and analytical research and communication support. Our purpose is to be strategic partners with Sales, Technical Service and Product Line Management to create data-driven stories around Cargill's unique value proposition that enables profitable growth for Cargill and our customers. We look for people who want to grow, collaborate, strategize and deliver results! 

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Market Analytics 
• Digital Marketing 
• Campaign Development 
• Competitor Research 
• Consumer Trends Research 
• Communication Support 
• Content Creation
• Customer Support

Our Programming:

• With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction. 
• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities. 
• Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.

Internship Details:

• Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration. 
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked. 
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work. 
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year, if there is an applicable role available. 

Our Benefits:

No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include:   

• Paid time off 
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program 
• Digital Learning Library 
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify  

Our Network:

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor. 

Our Vibrant Community:

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. 

Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:  

Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, Cargill Ability Network (iCAN), Cargill Ebony Council, Group Responsible for Orienting and Welcoming (GROW), Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women’s Network. 

Job Locations:

• Wayzata, MN
• Corporate Office Setting 
• Hybrid work schedule anticipated (Some days in office and others from home) 

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer 
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program (all majors considered), graduating between December 2024 and May 2026 
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an internship opportunity in Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2024) 
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures 
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher based off of 4.0 scale 
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Analytics, Communications, Sales or a related degree 
• Passion for Cargill’s value proposition and becoming our customers’ indispensable growth partner 
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions independently 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making 
• Strong analytical skills, focus and attention to detail 
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with solid performance/results 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.