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 multiple facets of communications and learn about our global business, developing professional and personal skills to support our purpose of creating connections to empower agriculture. During the internship, you will rotate through four key communications areas: internal communications; tactic development and execution; content, channels and reputation

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Written communication

Project management

Student org exp

Digital content savvy

Agriculture interest

MS Word/Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, PR, business or related field

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.