The Corporate Strategy Associate Intern will work on high priority projects and initiatives sponsored by Cargill’s Executive Team and other senior business leaders to develop high-impact corporate, business, and function strategies. Working within Cargill's Corporate Strategy group provides an exciting chance to create a meaningful impact within our company and the broader Food & Agriculture industry. You will work in partnership with Cargill’s leadership as trusted internal consultants to set Cargill’s strategic direction and drive sustained, profitable growth in an increasingly dynamic and global Food & Agriculture environment. You will think about how to manage the risks and gather the opportunities presented by the biggest global issues facing the world today – from food security, resource scarcity, and climate change to global trade flows and new technologies. Specific work may include evaluating market entry opportunities, developing new business models, or defining our long-term corporate strategy in response to emerging industry trends.

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Principal Accountabilities:

• Problem solving, including developing and testing hypotheses, qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analysis working towards feasible solutions
• Planning and structuring work in support of team leaders and overall project management
• Written and verbal communications, including storyline development and executive presentation preparation with clear insights and crisp recommendations
• Collaboration with business partners to capture information, build consensus for recommendations, etc.
• Project managing cross-functional teams to drive accountability for outcomes; leaning in to overcome roadblocks and problem solve when critical organizational initiatives go off-track
• Participate in professional development activities such as training and educational events with senior leaders  
• Bring an objective and external lens to Cargill
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Our Programming:

• With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.
• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Throughout the internship, interns are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.

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Required Qualifications

• Pursuing an MBA or relevant Master’s degree with anticipated graduation date in 2027
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in consulting, strategy, food and agriculture, or other applicable roles
• Able to complete a 10 week internship in Minnesota for the summer (May/June - August 2026)  
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with strong business acumen, especially complex, ambiguous problems requiring integrated application of skills (e.g., finance, marketing, strategy, operations)
• Able to break down and structure problems independently, including defining the problem(s) to be solved, identifying analyses required (qualitative and quantitative), and connecting back to the workplan required to execute
• Able to comprehend content in many different forms (e.g., emails, reports, articles, spreadsheets) and quickly synthesize into clear and insightful output
• Experience modeling in Excel – such as performing financial assessments of portfolio segments and forward-expectations on business performance in light of market conditions and management interventions
• Experience in leading interviews with market experts, customers, or other stakeholders in order to gain market, business, or competitive insights (e.g., market or competitor trends, sources of competitive advantage)
• Excellent written communication skills, including 2+ years experience working in Powerpoint to create compelling and clear communications, including executive-level summaries, compelling visuals (both qualitative and quantitative), and crisp recommendations and insights
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including experience in delivering presentations to executives and in autonomously leading meetings with clear agenda & objectives, structured decisions, and clear next steps
• Demonstrated team and project leadership skills, including working collaboratively in a team while also acting independently when appropriate to drive outcomes
• Project and program management skills such as defining roles & responsibilities, standing up governance mechanisms, and driving accountability for achieving clear outcomes
• High sense of accountability, strong will to succeed, and demonstrated desire to learn
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Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in management consulting, with experience in both strategy (e.g., growth strategy) and transformation (e.g., cost and change efforts)
• Ability to navigate complex organizations
• Ability to operate with partners across all levels of an organization
• Ability to travel, potentially up to 20% (depending on project needs)
• Demonstrated track record of driving measurable outcomes in an organization (e.g. change, growth, cost out)
• Exposure to, or demonstrated affinity for, Food & Agriculture or related industries

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Internship Details:

• Internships are paid and are 10 weeks in duration.
• Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement are available to interns who qualify
• Day-to-day transportation to and from work (in Wayzata, MN) is the responsibility of the intern.
• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Throughout the internship, interns are encouraged to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns across the U.S.
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Our Benefits:

No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include:  

• Paid time off*
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify

*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law. 
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Compensation:

The expected salary for this position is $150,000.

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