Dairy Member Services Intern

Job description

Dairy Member Services Intern Pay: $23/ hr Position Duration: May 2027 - July 2027 Position Location: Arden Hills, MN Team The Dairy Member Services team is responsible for providing value-added products and services to our Dairy Members as part of their cooperative membership with Land O'Lakes. Internship As the Dairy Member Services Intern, you will gain a broad understanding of the Dairy Member Relations team and how we support our Member-Owners, including the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management ( FARM ) program standards related to sustainability, animal care, and workforce development. You will meet with leaders, key team members, and industry groups that directly impact our members. You will participate in member-facing activities, see how technology enables business advancement, learn about program development, and get to know the people who feed the world. The internship will include projects in the following areas: Farm Safety and Animal Care Events : Assist with grant proposal writing and the planning of an in-person or virtual event ( s ) related to new farm safety programs for dairy members. Event content will be developed in collaboration with industry partners, with the potential to co- lead an event. Data Management : Maintain clean, reliable program data through review, validation, and quality control processes. Sustainability Project Management : Support process improvement initiatives, maintain compliance and accuracy within digital filing systems, review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), and contribute to the Dairy Member Sustainability Program (s) . Required Qualifications Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Communications and Marketing, Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, or a related field Basic understanding of cattle production systems (dairy preferred; beef experience acceptable) Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Effective presentation and facilitation skills Ability to work with agility and adapt to changing priorities Preferred Qualifications Sophomore or junior standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Interest in farm safety and event planning Strong written communication skills; grant writing experience preferred Experience planning, hosting, and executing public events Land O’Lakes will not consider this internship position for immigration sponsorship, and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.