Pay: $22/hr
Position Duration: May 2027 – July 2027
Position Location: Arden Hills, MN
Land O'Lakes is looking for talented, driven communications candidates for our summer internship program. As an intern, you will be assigned specific responsibilities and become a key member of the Communications team, working on projects and assignments that support real business needs. This internship is designed to give you real-world experience.
Communications interns contribute to a variety of strategic communications projects, including writing, project coordination, media relations support, and content creation across internal and external channels. You will help improve processes, tracking, and systems for the team while gaining experience with tools such as SharePoint and Muck Rack. Interns will also assist with research, planning, and execution for a variety of communications initiatives.
Required
Pursuing a four-year degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related major
Sophomore level or higher (Junior preferred)
Strong writing and project management skills
Strong writing and verbal communications skills
Experience with AP Style
Preferred
GPA of 3.0 or above
Prior internship or corporate work experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
Experience with digital and social media tools and content management systems (CMS)
Experience with digital content creation
Land O’Lakes will not consider this internship position for immigration sponsorship, and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a four-year degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related major
- Sophomore level or higher; junior preferred
- Strong writing and project management skills
- Strong writing and verbal communications skills
- Experience with AP Style
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Prior internship or corporate work experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Experience with digital and social media tools and content management systems
- Experience with digital content creation
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include automatic company contributions to retirement savings and additional support via 401(k) and HSA contributions. Legacy eligibility for a pension plan adds further long‑term security for some employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and mental health support with confidential counseling and free therapy or coaching sessions for employees and dependents. Benefits begin on the start date, removing prior waiting periods.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves cover disability, parental, maternity, and caregiving needs. Caregiver and parental leave policies have been expanded to cover broader family situations, including foster placements prior to adoption.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners. Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.
