Government Relations Intern

When you intern at Land O’Lakes, you're joining a Fortune 250 agribusiness and food production leader with more than 100 years of operations as a farmer-and member-owned cooperative. With business units spanning crop insight and inputs, animal nutrition, dairy foods, and sustainability solutions, you will get a hands-on, purpose-driven internship experience. 

You’ll have opportunities to network with industry leaders, view our state-of-the-art facilities, and be challenged with a business-critical project, all while gaining the skills necessary to be successful as you continue your career trajectory. Launch your career with us by applying to an internship with one of the nation’s most well-known cooperatives. 

The Land O’Lakes Government Relations team works on behalf of our business and member-owners to develop policy, advocate for the cooperative, and build relationships to achieve results. 

Position Purpose 

The Government Relations Intern will work with the Land O’Lakes Government Relations team to prepare for and carry out public policy strategy. The Government Relations intern will assist the team in issue research, memo development, stakeholder mapping, meeting preparation, and more. 

This position provides opportunities to participate in meetings with key stakeholders, legislative meetings, trade association meetings/events, and advocacy events. This individual will report to the Manager of State Government Affairs and have significant involvement with the entire government relations team and other key corporate functions. 

Some likely projects include: preparing materials and attending trade association fly-ins with Land O’Lakes member-owners and staff, monitoring government policies and proposals at the state and federal levels, updating grassroots management systems, drafting issue and hearing summaries, and working to coordinate in-district events.  

Other duties as assigned will include participation in other political and legislative events and learning opportunities. 

Internship Schedule & Location 

This internship will run part-time from January through May and transition to full-time during the summer.  

• January–May: Virtual, or hybrid format (Arden Hills, MN or Washington, D.C.) 

• Summer: In-person in Washington, D.C. (Candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance) 

Required qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in Political Science, Communications, Business, Economics, Pre-Law, or a related field. 

• Demonstrated interest in politics, government, public policy, communications, and agriculture. 

• General knowledge and awareness of government processes and current affairs. 

• Interest in food and agriculture industry issues. 

• Strong business writing and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

Compensation: $23/hr