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Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.\nCargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.\nThis position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.\nAt a Glance:\nTo be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process. Click the link below to directly access the position application\nYour Internship:\nGain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.\nOur internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.\nCommodity Trading Internship:\nOur Commodity Trading internship program enables the individual to build relationships with internal and external customers to successfully buy, move, process, and/or sell grain and its products. It is the blending of skills and knowledge in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. The trading intern will practice and grow their understanding in economics, communications, customer service, risk assessment, and decision-making.\nYour work:\nDevelop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, end users and processors\nAnalyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the marketplace\nInitiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment\nCoordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts\nEnsure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts\nProvide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers, and accountants\nMake occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers, and internal and external customers\nComplete and present a project that is critical to the work process, customer interaction or market improvement\nComplete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed\nKey Capabilities for Success:\nStrong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills\nSound judgment and decision-making skills, even when outcome is uncertain\nComfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo\nStrong oral and written communication skills; strong persuasion and negotiation skills\nEffective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment; coaching and developing others\nEssential leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage\nMotivated and driven to succeed\nAdaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environment\nWilling to relocate and accept challenging responsibilities\nOur Programming:\nWith comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction. \nAs employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities. \nThroughout the internship, interns and co-ops 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\nInternship Details:\nInternships are typically 12 weeks in duration. \nInterns are paid hourly for time worked. \nInterns are responsible for transportation to and from work. \nInterns may have the opportunity to travel during their term. \nInterns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship or full-time position to return the following year. \nOur Benefits:\nNo 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 succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:\nPaid time off* \nMental Health and Wellbeing program \nHousing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify \n*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.\nCompensation:\nThe expected hourly rate for this position is $23.13-$32.02. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment.\nOur Network:\nYour development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from the early careers team, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.\nOur Vibrant Community:\nAt Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 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