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Cargill · 2 weeks ago

Commodity Trading Internship Summer 2026 - Multiple U.S. Locations

Amarillo, TX

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$22.50/hr - $26/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Cargill is a family company providing essential food and agricultural solutions globally. The Commodity Trading Internship offers students the opportunity to develop customer relationships and gain hands-on experience in buying, moving, and selling grain and its products while enhancing their understanding of market dynamics and decision-making.

AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, end users and processors

Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the marketplace

Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment

Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts

Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts

Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers, and accountants

Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers, and internal and external customers

Complete and present a project that is critical to the work process, customer interaction or market improvement

Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed

Qualification

Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsRisk assessmentNegotiation skillsCustomer serviceCultural awarenessTeam collaborationAdaptabilityLeadership qualitiesDecision-making

Required

Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program graduating between December 2026 and August 2027

Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an internship opportunity to one of the locations listed, if applicable

Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2026)

Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, and verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures

Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually

Preferred

Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course