Member Relations Communications Intern

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

Job summary

Land O’Lakes is seeking a Member Relations Communications Intern in Arden Hills, MN for May–July 2027. You will partner with teams to support communications and engagement initiatives for member-owners, focusing on improving member-facing content and site experience.

The role offers hands-on experience in content development, email communications, and training promotion while you gain insight into the cooperative business model.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• Sophomore standing or higher (Junior preferred)
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of communications projects and content development
• Research industry best practices for member-facing sites
• Evaluate and improve the member-facing site user experience
• Implement approved content, design, and navigation updates to enhance member value and engagement

Skills

Strong writing

Strong editing

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS knowledge

Job description

Member Relations Communications Intern

Compensation: $23/hour

Position Duration: May 2027 - July 2027

Position Location: Arden Hills, MN

The Member Relations Communications Intern will partner with teams across Land O’Lakes to support communications and engagement initiatives that serve our member-owners. The intern’s primary project will focus on:

• Researchingindustrybest practicesformember-andcustomer-facing sites
• Evaluating theuserexperience of theLand O’Lakes member-facing site
• Identifyinggapsandopportunities to improve content, design, navigation, and other features that enhance member value and engagement
• Implementingapproved content, design, and navigation updates to improve the member experience

Throughout the summer, theMember Relations CommunicationsIntern will also support a variety of communications projects, gaining hands‑on experience incontent developmentand review,memberemailcommunications,and trainingpromotion, whilebuildingan understanding of the cooperative business model.

Thisrole ispart ofthe Member Governance and Shared Services team,whichworkstoempower the success of our member-owners.

Required

• Pursuingabachelor’sdegree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a relatedfield
• Sophomorestandingor higher (Junior preferred)
• Strong writingand editing skills
• Highly organizedwith the abilityto managemultipleprojects simultaneously
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Officeapplications(Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Strong verbal andwrittencommunication skills

Preferred

• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Previousinternship or corporate work experience
• KnowledgeofAP Style
• Experience with digitalmarketingtoolssuch asSalesforceMarketing Cloud, Canvaor AdobeCreative Suite
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and webcontent writing

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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