Dairy Member Services Intern

Land O'Lakes; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a Dairy Member Services Intern for a limited May to July 2027 term. You’ll gain exposure to the Dairy Member Relations team and FARM program standards related to sustainability, animal care, and workforce development.

You will meet with leaders, participate in member-facing activities, and learn how technology enables business advancement. Projects include farm safety event planning, data management, and sustainability program support, with

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

Responsibilities

• Farm Safety and Animal Care Events: assist with grant writing and planning of in-person or virtual events for dairy members.
• Data Management: maintain clean, reliable program data through review, validation, and quality control.
• Sustainability Project Management: support process improvements, maintain SOPs, and contribute to the Dairy Member Sustainability Program(s).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree in Animal Science / Agribusiness / Agricultural Education or related field

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 teamis responsible forproviding 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, includingtheFarmers 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 directlyimpactour members. You willparticipatein 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 andtheplanningof anin-person or virtual event(s)related to new farm safetyprogramsfor dairy members. Event content will be developed in collaboration with industry partners, with the potential to co-leadan event.

• DataManagement :Maintainclean, reliable program data through review, validation, and quality control processes.

• Sustainability Project Management : Support process improvement initiatives,maintaincompliance 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.

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