Student Employment & Internships

Field Research and Crop Science Interns – EarthSense

FIELD RESEARCH AND CROP SCIENCE INTERNS We are looking for energetic, disciplined and high performing individuals with a passion for agriculture, sustainability, and technology. You should be pursuing an education program at BS, or MS in agricultural science or technology related fields. Experience and interest in field research and crop science is highly desirable. Tell us why you want to be a part of our mission!

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Industrial Design Intern – EarthSense

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INTERN We are looking for creative, energetic, and high-performing individuals with a passion for technology, physical product design, and CAD. You should be pursuing an education program in ID, ME, or similar. Experience in Solidworks and physical prototyping is highly desirable. You may do parts of the work remotely. Tell us why you want to be a part of our mission! (email mike@earthsense.co directly with any questions).

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Marketing and Media Intern – EarthSense

MARKETING AND MEDIA INTERN We are looking for energetic storytelling intern to help us create photos and videos about our mission. You should be pursuing an education program in Art and Design, Marketing, or similar. Experience in video shooting and editing is highly desirable. This internship requires working in agricultural fields. Tell us why you want to be a part of our mission!

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2023 Summer Intern-Spanish Translator, State Farm

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team! Responsibilities In-Language (In-L) capabilities make it possible for State Farm® to communicate with our customers in languages other than English. Developing the ability to communicate in multiple languages is a shared responsibility across the organization. This shared partnership allows State Farm to offer a seamless and remarkable customer experience. The internship position helps us foster a mutually beneficial relationship with universities in the surrounding areas. This contact increases the awareness of potential employees at an early stage of their careers, positioning State Farm as an appealing and recognizable brand to consider when searching for employment. Program Overview State Farm®, headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, is offering a hands-on language translation/transcreation opportunity for students currently enrolled in a Spanish Translation/Linguistics Program. In-Language provides services that are designed to enhance the Spanish customer experience and the overall direction for high quality and culturally-relevant messaging. In-Language capabilities make it possible for State Farm to communicate with our customers in languages other than English. This shared partnership allows State Farm to offer a seamless and remarkable customer experience. Roles/Responsibilities The intern position of Spanish Language Reviewer at State Farm entails the reviewing of translations using WorldServer—a powerful translation management system used worldwide; the use of translation tools like Translation Memory, Terms Database, and Translation Style Guide; and the researching of lexical and linguistic trends. Qualifications Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at a college or university with a graduation date of December 2023 or after. Preferred Qualifications • Native or near native proficiency in Spanish. • Currently enrolled in a Spanish Linguistics or Spanish Translation program. • Knowledge of Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools a plus. • Excellent writing skills in English and Spanish. • Good understanding of content management and rendering on the web. Internship Information Location, date, and rates • Champaign, IL State Farm Research & Development Center • 100% remote, 38.75 hours per week • May 15, 2023-August 4, 2023 • $28.00/hour

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COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab – UI/UX Designer Intern – Summer 2023

COUNTRY Financial is seeking UI/UX interns to be part of the team delivering technical working solutions (web and mobile applications and/or print publications). These positions will be in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a UX/Design intern, you will be working with business partners, designers, and COUNTRY Technology to create designs and test digital experiences for our COUNTRY Financial clients, representatives, and employees. Responsibilities: Assisting in conducting user studies for usability and functionality testing of mobile and web applications and interfaces Designing and developing wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes, use cases, etc., for user interfaces Identifying issues in the existing web and mobile interfaces from the User-Centered Design (UCD) point of view Communicating findings from user studies and user inspections efficiently to the other teams including development and business Troubleshoots and recommends fixes to problems relating to existing interfaces/applications Designs print material for use in the DigitaLab Collaborate with DigitaLab Data Science and Software Developer interns on cross-functional teams Requirements: Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Strong collaboration, written and oral communication skills Familiar with: Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and PhotoShop Online testing tools like Usability Hub, User Zoom, etc. Experience with user centered design, and creating wireframes and design comps Experience with usability testing and other methodologies Experience in web content, marketing, e-commerce, digital marketing, graphic arts, usability, social media or gamification (or the equivalent) is preferred Self- motivated learner with leadership capabilities To apply, send resume and two examples of work to julia.hart@countryfinancial.com

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COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab – Software Developer Intern – Summer 2023

COUNTRY Financial is seeking Software Developer interns to be part of the team delivering technical working solutions (App/Dev, Technology Enablers, and Research & Innovation). These positions will be in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a Software Developer intern, you will be working with business partners, designers, and COUNTRY Technology to develop and test products and processes used by our COUNTRY Financial clients, representatives, and employees. Responsibilities: Developing software applications that are high performing and meet technical standards Creating a variety of technical solutions by selecting the appropriate technology, leveraging our defined technology standards and knowledge of multiple programming tools and techniques Designing solutions after gathering business and technical requirements Supporting the development of test cases, execution and related problem solving during all phases of project testing in alignment with overall test plans Participate in testing emerging technologies in Research and Innovation projects Collaborate with Data Science and UI/UX DigitaLab interns on cross-functional teams Requirements: Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Strong collaboration, written and oral communication skills Takes initiative with leadership capabilities Excellent team player Experience working with some of the following languages: Spring / SpringBoot Angular, Ionic, Node, React Java, JavaScript, JSON, .Net Python, R A working knowledge of the following is preferred: Cloud Platforms – Microsoft Azure Version Control tooling (Git, SVN) Automation (Robot Framework) Mobile App Development Web App Development Agile development process Deployment methodologies and tooling, including DevOps for CI/CD To apply, send resume to julia.hart@countryfinancial.com

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COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab – Data Science Intern – Summer 2023

COUNTRY Financial is seeking Data Science interns. These positions will be in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a Data Scientist you will be working with business partners and COUNTRY Technology to develop and test data solutions for our COUNTRY Financial clients, representatives, and employees. As a Data Science intern at COUNTRY Financial, you will: Deep dive into competitive intelligence for our products Conduct analysis to gain quicker, streamlined understanding of our business results and trends Utilize machine learning methods to create data models, concepts such as regression, classification, and forecasting Work closely with DigitaLab Software Developer interns on delivering working solutions (App/Dev and Technology Enablers) Collaborate with DigitaLab Software Developer and UI/UX interns on cross-functional teams Requirements: Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship Self-motivated learner with leadership capabilities Strong collaboration, written and oral communication skills Experience gathering data and building solutions Understanding and knowledge of business use cases Understanding and knowledge of databases, data modeling, and statistical concepts Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working with some of the following: Python, R, Tableau, SQL Version Tools (Git, SVN) A working knowledge of the following is preferred: Cloud Platforms (Microsoft Azure) Docker NLP Database engineering and administration Integration with software development To apply, send resume to julia.hart@countryfinancial.com  

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Communications and Market Research Intern (Summer 2023) – Cargill

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 155,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Internship at the Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC in Champaign, IL YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (UIUC) FOR THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CARGILL AT THE UIUC RESEARCH PARK  In partnership with the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Research Park, you will be given the opportunity as an intern to work with Digital Foundry at Cargill through our local office, The Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC, to gain hands on experience in real business situations and explore Cargill’s businesses and functions during the work term. Be an integral part of a close-knit Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC intern team. Guided by two on-site, seasoned industry professionals, the team is comprised of 20+ interns each semester ranging in roles from marketing, software engineering, UX UI design and data science. Interns work individually or on small teams to fulfill prototype projects or provide digital services to Cargill product leaders. As a group, you’ll have ample opportunities for professional development, 1:1 coaching, networking and fun. As a Communications and Market Research intern, you will work across a variety of digital product initiatives and teams to provide copywriting and market research support. Communications responsibilities may include writing blog posts, copy for e-newsletters, case studies, naming exercises for startups, UX copy for apps or landing pages, or products’ quick start guides. Research responsibilities may include market research, competitive research, target audience research, crafting questionnaires or surveys, or leveraging social listening to identify culinary trends. As an organization Cargill’s mission is to lead in nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Digital Foundry at Cargill strives to help prepare Cargill for a digital future. The vision of this future includes a thriving digital culture, continuous launching of new digital business initiatives, and that Cargill will be a digital thought leader in the food and agriculture industries. Having the Right Mindset We look for students that enjoy startup culture and are adept at working collaboratively within a team. Comfort with ambiguity is a must. Empathy for other functions is critical. Lean mindset to build the smallest thing possible is a key to success. We don’t expect you to be an expert on all things digital, but we do look for students that are hungry to learn new things. Expand your skills in a high growth ag tech industry just a few blocks off campus. Job Location: University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign in Champaign, IL Required Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign graduating between May 2024 and December 2026 Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or other related disciplines Proficient in Microsoft Office Must possess writing, presentation and market research skills Able to complete a full-time (40 hours per week), 11-week internship in the Summer 2023 semester (May – August 2023) 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 Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information Preferred Qualifications: Cover letter to be submitted with application Editorial or blog experience Pursuing a minor in Art & Design, Statistics or other related disciplines Graphic design experience Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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Data Science Intern (Summer 2023) – Cargill

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Internship Summary: YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (UIUC) FOR THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH CARGILL AT THE UIUC RESEARCH PARK Want to work at the forefront of artificial intelligence and agriculture? In partnership with Cargill, at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign (UIUC) research park, you will be given the opportunity as a graduate level intern to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-life environment and then multiply by tenfold. Cargill has a significant presence across agricultural supply chains and animal nutrition & health. With that footprint comes massive amounts of data, both structured and unstructured, that can drive decision-making. You will be developing projects with advanced machine learning techniques that also use external inputs with continuously flowing data. By employing more sophisticated methods than standard data analysis, your solutions will deliver significant value to Cargill’s business. As a Data Science Intern, from day one, you will be an integral part of the team.  You will tackle real challenges, cultivate your curiosity, be visible, and build relationships with colleagues and clients who represent diverse work, culture, and styles of communication. Your initiative and insight will be acknowledged and valued, and you’ll be able to celebrate your own accomplishments as well as those of your team. We look for people who want to grow, support, think and produce. Key Accountabilities: Your project will connect you to key decision-makers, and you will interact with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll bring your strong technical skills to the table and enrich our data science practice. You will explore, connect, and mine data for its predictive value, and you’ll use advanced machine learning techniques to design and build predictive models. This position is part of the Engineering and Data Sciences team. Specifically, you will be part of the Molecular Modeling and Data Science (MMDS) capability where you will be working to solve challenges with firsthand microbiome data, develop prototypes and research on new methods for analyzing the data. 50% – Develop and code machine learning models by applying algorithms to large data sets 20% – Run exploratory data analysis to visualize data sets and present on the findings 20% – Work in a cross-disciplinary project team of software engineers, database specialists, data scientists, and business subject-matter experts to develop a project plan and deliverables, plus communicate technical solutions to a non-technical audience. 10% – Design strategies and propose algorithms to analyze and leverage data from a variety of sources. Job Location: This position is located at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL. Required Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or related fields with a graduation date of December 2023 or later Must be able to complete, at a minimum, a semester long internship in Summer 2023 (June – August) Demonstrated abilities with applied programming in Python (e.g. numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, bokeh, nltk, tensorflow, keras) or R (e.g. ggplot2, cluster, dplyr, caret) Knowledge of several supervised learning algorithms (such as: linear regression, decision trees, neural networks, ensemble methods) Strong verbal and written communication skills Interest in learning a machine learning model development and deployment life cycle Curious, self-motivated, driven, and have a passion for problem solving Collaborative team player Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience analyzing large data sets Experience contributing to projects centered around supervised machine learning or statistical inference, both in development and testing Experience working in a cloud environment e.g., Amazon Web Services Experience with Big Data development in Hadoop and Spark frameworks 3.0 GPA or above is preferred Entering final year of graduate program Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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Product Management Internship (Summer 2023) – Motorola Solutions

Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in moments that matter. We create solutions that address the industry challenges of today with an eye toward the future. By unifying voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated platform, we enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. Our innovative design center at the University of Illinois-Research Park is looking for students that are passionate about the same things we are: future-facing technology, tackling complex problems, and leveraging the power of cross-functional teams to build great tech products and solutions. Come work with our cross-functional teams in an innovative work space with a great team-based work culture. Job Description This position is for University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign students graduating in December 2023 or later. Only students currently enrolled at UIUC will be considered. This position is a fully in-person internship (no option for remote or hybrid) and is located at our office at the Research Park on the campus of UIUC. Motorola Solutions’ innovation center at UIUC’s Research Park is looking for a motivated, pursuit-driven intern with a passion for product management for a full-time Summer 2023 Internship. Job Responsibilities: Work as part of a cross-functional team, consisting of the product management, user experience, and software engineering interns in developing customer-focused software solutions. Lead customer discovery sessions with service providers and their clients to determine the proper product/market fit for our solution. Work closely with the UI/UX lead on iterating fast prototypes and gaining customer feedback Work closely with the software engineering team to ensure they are tackling the biggest challenges first and properly focused on their sprints. Preferred Skills: Experience with modern product management processes and techniques, such as those outlined in the book “Inspired” by Marty Cagan. Highly motivated individual who is energized and has a willingness to learn. Well-organized and ability to manage multiple assignments at once Internship is fully in-person. Work will be in-office at our Champaign office for the entire 11-week internship. There is no option for remote work in this internship. Apply on Handshake by March 9, 2023.

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