Internal Communications and Engagement Intern

Red River Commodities Inc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay through Tapcheck

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

401k & company match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Red River Commodities invites an Internal Communications & Engagement Intern to gain hands-on experience in keeping employees informed across the organization, working with HR, L&D, and leadership to craft communications and story-led engagement.

Ideal for students in Communications, Marketing, HR, or related fields, this role covers digital signage, SharePoint/Teams/ADP content, event support, and frontline engagement, with opportunities to develop writing, project management, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently graduated in communications, marketing, HR, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with social platforms and Canva; eager to learn new tools.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Interest in employee engagement, internal communications, or employer branding.
• Experience with school organizations or events is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating employee communications, including emails and slides.
• Support communication campaigns and employee events.
• Maintain communication calendars and proofreading materials.
• Manage digital signage and platforms (SharePoint, Teams, ADP).
• Gather employee stories for channels.
• Support LMS administration and translations for multilingual employees.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Social media familiarity

Independent & collaborative work

Employer branding interest

Student leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing in Communications, Marketing, HR, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Canva

Job description

Red River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our sustainable practices, innovation, and commitment to delivering superior products to our customers. Our team shares core values focused on quality, innovation, responsibility, and community. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.

Location: 501 42nd St N, Fargo, ND 58102

Job Summary

The Internal Communications & Engagement Intern will support efforts to keep employees informed, connected, and engaged across the organization. This role provides hands-on experience in internal communications, employee engagement, recognition, employer branding, and event support. Working closely with Human Resources, Learning & Development, and business leaders, the intern will assist with creating employee communications, maintaining communication channels, supporting company events, and helping bring company culture to life through storytelling and engagement initiatives.

This internship is ideal for a student interested in Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications Support

• Assist with creating and editing employee communications, including emails, videos, digital signage content, and PowerPoint slides.
• Support communication campaigns related to company initiatives, training programs, recognition efforts, and employee events.
• Help maintain communication calendars and schedules.
• Assist with proofreading and formatting communication materials.

Digital Signage & Communication Channels

• Update and maintain Yodeck digital signage content.
• Assist with managing content on communication platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and ADP.
• Help identify opportunities to improve communication reach and effectiveness, particularly for frontline employees.

Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Administer the company’s monthly pulse survey process including survey setup, distribution, monitoring participation and communicating survey timelines.
• Support the administration of the Seeds of Impact recognition program.
• Assist with recognition campaigns, employee spotlights, and culture-building initiatives.
• Gather employee stories and success highlights for communication channels.

Events Support

• Assist with planning and execution of townhalls, trainings, offsites, career fairs, recognition events, and other company gatherings.
• Help create presentations, event communications, signage, and promotional materials.
• Support event logistics, registration, and post-event follow-up.

Social Media Support

• Assist with creating content for social media platforms to showcase employee stories, company culture, and career opportunities.

Learning & Administrative Support

• Support LMS administration activities, including maintaining learning preferences and learner records.
• Help coordinate communication translations and resources for multilingual employees.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing (or recently graduated with) a degree in Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation tools (like Canva), and a desire to learn new platforms.
• Curious, proactive, and excited to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in employee engagement, internal communications, learning and development, or employer branding.
• Experience working on school organizations, events, student leadership, or communication projects.

What the Intern Will Gain

• Experience creating communications for a diverse workforce, including frontline and office-based employees.
• Exposure to employee engagement, recognition, corporate communications, employer branding, and company culture initiatives.
• Experience supporting company-wide events and communication campaigns.
• Development of professional writing, project management, and stakeholder partnership skills.
• Experience working with communication, collaboration, and learning technology platforms.

Company Benefits

At Red River Commodities, we value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Below are some additional benefits that we offer.

• On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k & company match
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program

Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace. As part of our hiring process, Red River Commodities participates in the E-Verify program.