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 tomorrows 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 Cargills 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:

Problem solving, including developing and testing hypotheses, qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis working towards feasible solutions

Planning and structuring work in support of team leaders and overall project management

Written and verbal communications, including storyline development and executive presentation preparation with clear insights and crisp recommendations

Collaboration with business partners to capture information, build consensus for recommendations, etc.

Project managing cross-functional teams to drive accountability for outcomes; leaning in to overcome roadblocks and problem solve when critical organizational initiatives go off-track

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 and are 10 weeks in duration.

Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered a second internship (for dual degree candidates graduating after summer 2025) or full-time position for the following year.

Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement are available to interns who qualify

Day-to-day transportation to and from work (in Wayzata, MN) is the responsibility of the intern.

As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.

Throughout the internship, interns are encouraged to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns across the U.S.

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, Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women’s Network.

Job Location:

This position is based in Wayzata, MN

This hybrid position has expectations around regular time in the office and allows for remote work at other times

Required Qualifications

Pursuing an MBA with anticipated graduation date in 2026 or 2027

2 years of relevant work experience in management consulting, with experience in both strategy (e.g., growth strategy) and transformation (e.g., cost and change efforts)

Able to complete a 10 week internship in Minnesota for the summer (May/June – August 2025)

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with strong business acumen, especially complex, ambiguous problems requiring integrated application of skills (e.g., finance, marketing, strategy, operations)

Able to break down and structure problems independently, including defining the problem(s) to be solved, identifying analyses required (qualitative and quantitative), and connecting back to the workplan required to execute

Able to comprehend content in many different forms (e.g., emails, reports, articles, spreadsheets) and quickly synthesize into clear and insightful output

Experience modeling in Excel – such as performing financial assessments of portfolio segments and forward-expectations on business performance in light of market conditions and management interventions

Experience in leading interviews with market experts, customers, or other stakeholders in order to gain market, business, or competitive insights (e.g., market or competitor trends, sources of competitive advantage)

Excellent written communication skills, including 2 years experience working in Powerpoint to create compelling and clear communications, including executive-level summaries, compelling visuals (both qualitative and quantitative), and crisp recommendations and insights

Excellent verbal communication skills, including experience in delivering presentations to executives and in autonomously leading meetings with clear agenda & objectives, structured decisions, and clear next steps

Demonstrated team and project leadership skills, including working collaboratively in a team while also acting independently when appropriate to drive outcomes

Project and program management skills such as defining roles & responsibilities, standing up governance mechanisms, and driving accountability for achieving clear outcomes

High sense of accountability, strong will to succeed, and demonstrated desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

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)

Demonstrated track record of driving measurable outcomes in an organization (e.g. change, growth, cost out)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.