Your Work:

• Develop and support supply and demand forecasting models for different commodities that will provide Cargill with an analytical edge
• Understand basics of fundamental and quantitative analysis to analyze market pricing and data
• Make occasional crop survey tours and interact with industry specialists

Key Capabilities for Success:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain
• Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills
• Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others
• Essential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage
• Motivated and driven to succeed
• Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment
• Willing to relocate and accept challenging responsibilities

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 and employees 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 may have the opportunity to travel during their term.
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship or full-time position to return the following year.

Compensation Data

The expected hourly rate for this position is $21.90-$30.30. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment. 

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 succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:

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

*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law. 

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, Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN), Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women’s Network.