Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!
Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”
Role Overview:
Are you looking for a hands-on internship that gives you a true, end-to-end view of how value-added agricultural products are created, tested, marketed, and delivered to growers? Are you curious about how science, operations, marketing, and field execution all connect to drive customer success?
Come work for Wilbur-Ellis, a company with more than 100 years of history—and where many senior leaders began their careers in internships just like this one. Make a difference, work with the best, and grow with us!
About the PLOT Internship Program:
Our PLOT (Professional Leaders of Tomorrow) Internship Program is a 12–16 week immersive learning experience designed to give students meaningful responsibility, exposure to leadership, and visibility across multiple areas of the business.
This internship is structured as a rotational experience within our Branded Technologies organization, giving you a complete understanding of how value-added agricultural products move from concept all the way to commercial success.
You’ll work on real projects, contribute to active initiatives, and present your insights to leadership at the end of the program. Successful completion of the PLOT Program may also qualify you for a $1,000–$3,000 scholarship.
A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:
You will rotate through five functional areas, spending approximately two weeks within each discipline:
Formulation & Product Chemistry
Learn how value-added agricultural products are designed and optimized
Explore ingredient selection, formulation challenges, and the science behind nutrient use efficiency
Work directly alongside our formulation chemist
Manufacturing & Operations
Gain exposure to manufacturing workflows, quality control, and supply chain
Understand how products move from lab-scale concepts to field-ready materials
Participate in packaging and operations planning activities
Marketing & Portfolio Management
Support product positioning, messaging, and go‑to‑market planning
Contribute to demand-creation activities and communication development
Learn how product lifecycle and portfolio strategy shape commercial success
Field Research & Development
Participate in field trials and research activities
Assist with data collection, performance evaluation, and trial documentation
See how research findings translate into agronomic credibility
Territory Management & Field Execution
Spend time shadowing Territory Managers
Learn how branded products are introduced to the field, from sales team alignment to customer conversations
Understand real-world challenges, opportunities, and grower needs
Who We're Looking For:
A motivated college student majoring in Ag Business, Agronomy, Chemistry, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. We’re especially excited about candidates who are curious, coachable, and passionate about agriculture and innovation.
Top qualities for this role:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Curiosity across multiple disciplines—from science to marketing
A proactive and organized approach to learning
Comfort working independently and with diverse teams
Interest or experience in product development, field research, marketing, or applied science
A growth mindset and desire to bring your best every day
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation for this position ranges from $21.30 to $28.42 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer
Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce
Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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What We Do
Family owned since 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal nutrition and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Since the beginning, Wilbur-Ellis has prided itself on looking forward. This relentless vision helped us grow into a multibillion-dollar business with employees and partners all over the world. It’s this tradition of always staying ahead that will carry us into the future. Our 4,500 employees across North America and Asia-Pacific are united by our shared values and driven by our passion for innovation. We know Wilbur-Ellis thrives when our employees do, which is why many have been with us for decades and others join to build their careers with us. At Wilbur-Ellis, our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. To achieve this, we believe diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company, now and into the future. We know that a diverse workforce leads to better insights, better decisions, and better products and services. Our Portfolio: - Agribusiness: Our approach to crop protection, nutrition and seed development combines years of expertise and service with the latest technology wherever you are, whatever your needs. - Connell: With over 100 years of proven innovation in specialty chemicals and ingredients, we offer custom products and solutions to help our partners thrive. - Nachurs: Built on quality, integrity and innovation, NAS is a 70-year-old specialty chemical business that pioneered the low salt liquid starter fertilizer industry by introducing the first true solution liquid NPK fertilizer. - Nutrition: We focus on industry innovations, sourcing only the highest quality nutrients for livestock, pet food and aquaculture so you can focus on your business. - Cavallo Ventures: We fund and champion progressive technology and daring entrepreneurs that support our three business divisions and beyond. Learn more and explore a world of opportunity.
