Mission Education Content Intern

Summer Internship 2027: May 31st, 2027 - August 20th, 2027.

Location – Low Hybrid 
This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 3-5 days per week, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. 
Employee Type – Hourly
Bonus – No
Safety Sensitive – No

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports this mission while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Beyond day-to-day projects, our internship program offers professional development opportunities, networking events with leaders across the cooperative, community involvement experiences, and connections with fellow interns. It's a chance to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet.

Summary of Role
The Mission Education Content Intern is responsible for preserving, organizing, and bringing to life the stories, history, and mission of our cooperative through digital media. This role will work with the Mission Education Core Team and the Creative Team to transform existing video archives into engaging learning content for Mission Education programs. Assisting with the capturing of “Legacy” interviews that preserve the history of the cooperative, this will entail, pre-production, production and postproduction supporting duties. Assist with building a digital library and AI optimized dataset by cataloging historic and new footage, audio interviews and documentation. They will be responsible for creating multimedia assets that connect employees to CROPP's mission and history.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Media Management
•Review and organize historical media archives related to CROPP, Organic Valley, mission education, farmer-owner stories, cooperative governance, and company history.
•Transcribe video and audio content with use of AI assisted tools. 
•Storytelling & Content Creation
•Assist in the recording “legacy” interviews with member-owners, founders, leaders, employees, and mission partners
•Capture footage and create content at a mission-related event for our Organic Socials. 
•Assist in developing story concepts, interview questions, and content plans with Mission Core Team.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 
•Participate in Mission Core Team and Mission education events. 
•Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
•Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with one year or less from graduation required.
•Pursuing a degree in Communications, Video Production, Digital Media, Journalism, Film, or Marketing.
•Preferred Qualifications
•Experience with video editing software
•Interest in storytelling, documentary production, or oral history projects.
•Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required.
•Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required.
•Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively.
•Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
•Strong organizational and time management skills.
•Interest in organic and working with farmers and cooperative business model preferred. 
•A fascination or curiosity with how Organic Valley formed and found success would be helpful.   

 

Base hourly wage range: $20.00 per hour

Hours per week: 40 hours

Internship Program Overview:
•Program concludes after 12 weeks
•Furnished housing provided or housing stipend
•Engaging and project-based experiences with a leading organic food brand
•Network and learn from our business leaders in a "Learn The Co-op Series"
•Various intern group events held throughout the summer
•Interns are paid hourly for time worked
•Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work