Communications Intern

CHS, Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. is hiring a Communications Intern for Summer 2027 to join our dynamic communications team. You will gain hands-on experience across internal, external, governance, and content-related areas while learning about CHS’s global business and agricultural mission.

You will rotate through four key areas, building practical skills, connecting with mentors, and contributing to CHS’s purpose of empowering agriculture.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to manage deadlines.
• Experience with student orgs, internships or coursework related to communications.
• Interest in corporate and business communications and agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Assist development of internal and external communications.
• Support communications execution for functional teams and business lines.
• Create and publish content for newsletters, intranet, websites and social channels.
• Contribute to content that supports CHS purpose, priorities, culture, values and reputation.
• Participate in special projects, including research and audits.
• Collaborate with communications teams and internal partners as needed.
• Learn and follow CHS brand standards and digital best practices.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Multitasking

Content planning

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing/public relations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Design software

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Through an internship with CHS, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that support agriculture, strengthen communities, and help advance a global business. Our paid internship program offers an opportunity to build practical skills, grow your leadership capabilities, and see how your ideas can make an impact. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and connect with mentors, industry experts and senior leaders, while gaining career insights, building relationships and exploring how CHS businesses work together to empower agriculture.

CHS is hiring for a Communications Intern for the Summer 2027 to become an integral part of our dynamic communications team. In this role, you will gain comprehensive, hands-on experience across multiple facets of communications. In addition, you learn about our global business, allowing you to develop professional and personal skills and make meaningful contributions to our purpose of creating connections to empower agriculture.

During the summer, the intern will rotate through four key communications areas: internal communications; communication tactic development and execution; content, channels and reputation communications; and governance communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of internal and external communications.
• Support communications execution for functional teams and business lines.
• Create and help publish content for employee newsletters, intranet, websites and social platforms.
• Contribute to content that supports CHS purpose, priorities, culture, values and reputation.
• Participate in special projects, including research, content audits, technology implementations, etc.
• Collaborate with communications team and internal partners across the organization as needed.
• Learn and follow CHS brand standards, editorial guidelines and digital best practices.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, business or a related field.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with student organizations, internships or coursework related to communications.
• Interest in corporate and business communications.
• Familiarity with digital content, websites or social media.
• Interest in agriculture, food, energy or cooperative business models.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools (Word, Teams, etc.) and design programs.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.