Corporate Strategy Associate Intern 2027

Cargill • Shorewood, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Corporate Strategy Associate Intern at Cargill, you will work with the Corporate Strategy team and senior leadership to develop actionable strategy and execute transformative initiatives across Cargill businesses. The team acts as a trusted internal consultant, helping set Cargill’s strategic direction and drive sustained, profitable growth in the global Food & Agriculture industry. Work may address global issues such as food security, resource scarcity, climate change, trade flows, and emerging technologies, and may include evaluating market-entry opportunities, developing business models, and defining long-term corporate strategy in response to industry trends.

The role combines analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking with communication, stakeholder management, and project/workstream management. The internship is paid, lasts 10 weeks, and takes place in summer 2027. The position is based in Wayzata, Minnesota, and requires onsite work four days per week. Interns may take part in leadership exposure, professional development, networking, and volunteer and community outreach opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with academic excellence, or equivalent experience.
• Currently pursuing an MBA or relevant master’s degree, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Experience in strategy development across growth and transformation topics.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and corporate finance.
• At least four years of related work experience.
• Ability to work onsite four days per week in Wayzata, Minnesota, during the 10-week summer 2027 internship.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three or more years of experience at top-tier consulting firms and a strong performance track record.
• Experience in the agricultural, food, or commodities sectors.
• Ability to travel, potentially up to 20%, depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Structure complex business problems, conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, synthesize findings, and recommend solutions.
• Communicate and present complex ideas clearly and concisely to senior leaders.
• Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders across businesses, including senior executives, commercial teams, and functional teams.
• Independently lead project workstreams and ensure timely delivery of milestones and high-quality outputs.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues and support productive team dynamics.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, potentially including market-entry evaluations, new business model development, and long-term corporate strategy.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities.
• Leadership exposure, development opportunities, and networking with cross-functional interns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern