R&D External Engagements Intern — Partnerships & Outreach

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor is seeking an R&D External Engagements Intern to join our team in Johnston, IA. The role involves supporting the R&D Investor & External Engagement team with planning and executing high-impact engagements across universities, investors, industry, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will research partners, participate in outreach activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D, Public Affairs, Investor Relations, and Strategy.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university; undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in agriculture, science, R&D, innovation, communications, business, event management, public affairs, investor relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organize complex information into clear, concise materials.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities.
• Comfort working collaboratively with a team while also taking ownership of assigned work and asking thoughtful questions when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; experience with SharePoint or project tracking tools is a plus.
• Ability to work onsite or travel occasionally for engagement activities, events, or team needs, as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the R&D Investor & External Engagement team in planning and executing high-impact engagements with academic, investor, industry, and other key external stakeholder audiences.
• Conduct research and organize information on universities, partners, industry events, innovation topics, and external stakeholders to support engagement strategy and execution
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners across R&D, Public Affairs, Investor Relations, Strategy, and related functions to support engagement experiences.
• Complete an intern project connected to external engagement, with the opportunity to share learnings and recommendations with the team.
• Gain exposure to how R&D partnerships, scientific engagement, investor relations, and stakeholder experiences help advance innovation and business objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Education

Currently enrolled in college or university

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Vylor is seeking an R&D External Engagements Intern to join our team in Johnston, IA. The role involves supporting the R&D Investor & External Engagement team with planning and executing high-impact engagements across universities, investors, industry, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will research partners, participate in outreach activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in R&D, Public Affairs, Investor Relations, and Strategy.