Government Relations Graduate/MBA Intern, Summer 2026

Government Relations Graduate/MBA Intern, Summer 2026

Location: Arden Hills, MN or Virtual
Duration: 10 weeks ( June - August 202 6 )
Relocation Assistance : Available for eligible candidates.

When you join Land O'Lakes, you become part of 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 dairy foods, animal nutrition, and crop insights, yo u'll contribute to purpose-driven initiatives that help bring food from farmers to fork-while supporting vibrantruralcommunities along the way.

The Government Relations Graduate/MBA Intern will support the development of a landscape assessment for current and future strategic initiatives presented to the executive leadership team.

Throughout the internship, the intern will collaborate with cross-functional partners on related projects, working closely with the Government Relations team , Rural Services leadership team , and external stakeholders.

This intern will gain hands-on experience, participate in mentorship opportunities, expand their professional network, and engage directly with Land O'Lakes senior leaders in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

This role offers meaningful exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive strategy for future rural initiatives aligned with emerging state and federal policy priorities.

The internship concludes with a formal presentation of findings and recommendations to business leaders.

Experience -Education (Required)



* Currently enrolled first-year MBA or Master's (MPP, MPA, M S Ag Economics) student



* Concentration in rural development, agriculture, strategy, policy, data analytics, economic or community development or general management



* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Competencies-Skills (Required)



* Analytical and Curious: Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and the ability to translate insights into business implications .



* Results-Oriented: Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines .



* Strong Communicator: Confident and effective communicator with the ability to present to executive audiences .



* Cross-Functional Collaborator: Able to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and influence diverse stakeholders .

Competencies-Skills (Preferred)



* Background or experience in rural development, agricultural policy, or economic or community development .



* Prior related business experience preferred but not required



* Experience in food or agribusiness sectors

The hourly rate for this 10 week internship is $60.00/hour.

Application Instructions



* Resume and cover letter are required



* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis



* Communication will be limited to candidates advancing in the selection process

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