Dairy Member Services Intern

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. invites applications for the Dairy Member Services Intern role in Arden Hills, MN, for May–July 2027. You will gain exposure to member relations, FARM program standards, and cross-functional collaboration.

As an undergraduate intern, you will participate in events, data management, and sustainability projects, gaining insight into how technology drives our cooperative mission to feed the world.

Qualifications

• As an undergraduate, pursuing Animal Science or related field.
• Basic understanding of cattle production systems (dairy preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills; adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Farm Safety and Animal Care Events: assist with grant writing and planning.
• Data Management: maintain clean, reliable program data.
• Sustainability Project Management: support SOP updates and program reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Agility / adaptability

Troubleshooting / problem-solving

Education

Undergrad degree in Animal Science 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 team is responsible for providing 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, including the Farmers 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 directly impact our members. You will participate in member-facing activities, see how technology enables business advancement, learn about program development, and get to know the people who feed the world.

Projects

• Farm Safety and Animal Care Events: Assist with grant proposal writing and the planning of an in-person or virtual event(s) related to new farm safety programs for dairy members. Event content will be developed in collaboration with industry partners, with the potential to co-lead an event.
• Data Management: Maintain clean, reliable program data through review, validation, and quality control processes.
• Sustainability Project Management: Support process improvement initiatives, maintain compliance 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.

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Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative.

We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.

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