Corporate Strategy Associate Intern

Job Description

About Cargill

Cargill is a global leader in food, agriculture, industrial and financial markets. With a purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way, they connect farmers to markets, customers to ingredients, and families to daily essentials. They employ over 160,000 colleagues across 70 countries and their products touch billions of lives each day.

Cargill believes in developing their employees and provides them with opportunities for growth and learning. They offer a variety of programs and resources to support their employees, including:

• Comprehensive learning resources
• Mentorship programs
• Networking opportunities
• Volunteer and community outreach opportunities
• Paid time off
• Mental health and wellbeing programs

Cargill also promotes diversity and inclusion within their workplace through Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that help to create an inclusive culture and enhance employee talent and perspectives.

Corporate Strategy Associate Internship

This internship is a 10-week paid program based in Wayzata, MN. 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing high-impact corporate, business, and function strategies
• Evaluating market entry opportunities
• Developing new business models
• Defining long-term corporate strategy in response to emerging industry trends
• Working in partnership with Cargill’s leadership as trusted internal consultants
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis
• Collaborating with business partners to gather information and build consensus
• Participating in professional development activities with senior leaders

This role will offer you the opportunity to:

• Gain real experience and learn from the best
• Make a meaningful impact within Cargill and the broader Food & Agriculture industry
• Contribute to the development of Cargill’s strategic direction
• Develop your problem-solving skills and business acumen
• Enhance your communication and collaboration skills
• Network with other interns and professionals
• Gain valuable experience in a global organization

Internship benefits:

• Paid internship program
• Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement
• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Networking events and opportunities

Qualifications:

• Pursuing an MBA or relevant Master’s degree with anticipated graduation date in 2026 or 2027
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in consulting, strategy, food/agriculture, or other applicable roles
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with strong business acumen
• Demonstrated team and project leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High sense of accountability, strong will to succeed, and demonstrated desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• International business experience
• Bilingual, especially Spanish or Portuguese
• Ability to navigate complex organizations
• Ability to operate with partners across all levels of an organization
• Ability to travel, potentially up to 20% (depending on project needs)
• Exposure to, or demonstrated affinity for, Food & Ag or related industries

This position is based in Wayzata, MN and operates as a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work.