Member Relations Communications Intern

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

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. invites a Student to join as a Member Relations Communications Intern in Arden Hills, MN, from May 2027 to July 2027.

Compensation is $23/hour, and the role focuses on improving member-facing site content, design, and navigation while gaining hands-on experience in content development and corporate communications. The internship supports the Member Governance and Shared Services team, offering exposure to email communications, CMS work, and digital marketing tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or 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

• Research industry best practices for member- and customer-facing sites.
• Evaluate the user experience of the Land O'Lakes member-facing site.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to improve content, design, navigation, and other features.
• Implement approved content, design, and navigation updates to improve member experience.
• Support a variety of communications projects and training promotion.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS

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: Researching industry best practices for member- and customer-facing sites; Evaluating the user experience of the Land O'Lakes member-facing site; Identifying gaps and opportunities to improve content, design, navigation, and other features that enhance member value and engagement; Implementing approved content, design, and navigation updates to improve the member experience. Throughout the summer, the Member Relations Communications Intern will also support a variety of communications projects, gaining hands-on experience in content development and review, member email communications, and training promotion, while building an understanding of the cooperative business model. This role is part of the Member Governance and Shared Services team, which works to empower the success of our member-owners.

Required

• 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

Preferred

• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Previous internship or corporate work experience
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Experience with digital marketing tools such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and web content 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. 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.