Corporate Strategy Associate Intern 2025

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Position Application:

All candidates must complete Cargill’s online application prior to interviewing. Below you will find a link to complete the application for this position. To be considered for employment, you must apply online and complete the entire application process, along with an e-signature before the application deadline. 

 

The application deadline is Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 11:59pm (CST). Please submit a current resume and cover letter (both are required). Please save your resume and cover letter as one attachment. 

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. 

Corporate Strategy Associate Internship: 

The Corporate Strategy Associate Intern will work on high priority projects and initiatives sponsored by Cargill’s Executive Team and other senior business leaders to develop high-impact corporate, business, and function strategies. Working within Cargill's Corporate Strategy group provides an exciting chance to create a meaningful impact within our company and the broader Food & Agriculture industry. You will work in partnership with Cargill’s leadership as trusted internal consultants to set Cargill’s strategic direction and drive sustained, profitable growth in an increasingly dynamic and global Food & Agriculture environment. You will think about how to manage the risks and gather the opportunities presented by the biggest global issues facing the world today – from food security, resource scarcity, and climate change to global trade flows and new technologies. Specific work may include evaluating market entry opportunities, developing new business models, or defining our long-term corporate strategy in response to emerging industry trends. 

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Written and verbal communications, including storyline development and executive presentation preparation 
• Planning and structuring work in support of team leaders and overall project management 
• Problem solving, including developing and testing hypotheses, qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis working towards feasible solutions 
• Collaboration with business partners to capture information, build consensus for recommendations, etc. 
• Participate in professional development activities such as training and educational events with senior leaders  
• Bring an objective and external lens to Cargill 

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 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 paid