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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

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    Student Employment & Internships

    Operations Specialist Student – Procter & Gamble Smart Lab – Fall 2022

    Welcome to the P&G Smart Lab. This is where “what if” meets reality. We’re building an inspiring space for explorers, thinkers, and makers where we can work together to improve the future of home life around the world. Procter & Gamble is best known by our different brands. It’s likely you’ve used a few of our brands already today – Swiffer, Old Spice, Tampax, Always, Olay, Charmin, Bounty, Gillette, Tide, Gain, Cascade, Pepto Bismol, Dayquil, among many others. We impact about 5 billion – yes, you read that right – lives on a regular basis. We are building a place where we can ask some interesting questions about consumer behaviors, habits, and practices. Our work in the Smart Lab is breaking boundaries in the consumer behavior space. We’re using sensors and smart devices to study what people do. Think about it – would you remember how many sheets of toilet paper you used last Thursday? Most people wouldn’t. That’s why we’re doing things a little differently. We’re looking for students who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, repair and manage smart devices and/or coordinate shipping logistics, and overall contribute to driving core business work that will enable our Consumer and Market Knowledge function. Help us iterate, innovate, and ideate by enhancing our lab processes. You will be involved in a variety of Smart Lab tasks as they arise, with a focus on physical work. You will be a pretty good fit for this job if you have the following skills and abilities: You enjoy physical work and can lift at least 25 pounds You have a strong attention to detail, and you are organized You can work independently on repetitive tasks Excellent verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with Microsoft Excel/Spreadsheets Experience with operations or logistics is a plus but not required Experience with tech hardware (taking things apart and putting them back together) is a plus but not required For the fall semester, you will be expected to work 10 hours a week, with possible continuation into spring – project and schedule dependent. This role will be located at the P&G Smart Lab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. Please send your CV or resume in a Word or PDF format to Jarai Carter at carter.j.9@pg.com with the subject line “Operations Specialist Student Fall 2022.” Only undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of Illinois in fall of 2022 are eligible to apply.

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    Administrative Assistant Student – Procter & Gamble Smart Lab – Fall 2022

    Welcome to the P&G Smart Lab. This is where “what if” meets reality. We’re building an inspiring space for explorers, thinkers, and makers where we can work together to improve the future of home life around the world. Procter & Gamble is best known by our different brands. It’s likely you’ve used a few of our brands already today – Swiffer, Old Spice, Tampax, Always, Olay, Charmin, Bounty, Gillette, Tide, Gain, Cascade, Pepto Bismol, Dayquil, among many others. We impact about 5 billion – yes, you read that right – lives on a regular basis. We are building a place where we can ask some interesting questions about consumer behaviors, habits, and practices. Our work in the Smart Lab is breaking boundaries in the consumer behavior space. We’re using sensors and smart devices to study what people do. Think about it – would you remember how many sheets of toilet paper you used last Thursday? Most people wouldn’t. That’s why we’re doing things a little differently.   We’re looking for a graduate student who will be responsible for directly assisting the Site Leader for the Procter & Gamble Smart Lab with a variety of administrative duties. This student will be managing office related work, assisting student contractors as needed, and will be included as a point of contact for customers visiting the Smart Lab. More specific duties and responsibilities include: Providing direct support to the Site Leader by tracking inventory, ordering office and food supplies, purchasing, receiving shipments, and reconciling records. Creating, maintaining, and managing multiple types of reports for the Smart Lab. Responsible for maintaining confidential information regarding all business work, student contractors, and other employees. Assist with coordinating events and site visits for the Smart Lab, including visits from the University of Illinois and other Procter & Gamble employees. Support the goals and objectives of the Smart Lab team by participating in other tasks as required by the Site Leader. This position involves interacting directly with the Site Leader, other P&G Management and Staff, University of Illinois Staff, Research Park Staff, Vendors, and the Public. Courtesy, consistency, dependability, and accurate record-keeping are necessary attributes for this position.   You will be a pretty good fit for this job if you have the following skills and abilities: Ability to work independently and with a team, take initiative, and prioritize work Knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.) Excellent organization and communication skills Excellent customer/service-oriented skills Ability to lift at least 25 pounds For the fall semester, you will be expected to work 20 – 28 hours a week, with possible continuation into spring – project and schedule dependent. This role will be located at the P&G Smart Lab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. Please send your CV or resume in a Word or PDF format to Jarai Carter at carter.j.9@pg.com with the subject line “Admin Assistant Student Fall 2022.” Only graduate students attending the University of Illinois in fall of 2022 are eligible to apply.

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    Multimedia/Video Intern – Research Park/EW

    EW/ Multimedia/Video Intern Application – Fall 2022   EnterpriseWorks & University of Illinois Research Park The Research Park hosts over 200 events annually. As a Video Intern, you will be responsible for capturing quality photos and videos of our virtual and in-house events (when they resume). You will also be tasked with editing and recapping these events, plus creating videos to promote Research Park and EnterpriseWorks as a whole. You may also be assigned projects (promotional videos/photoshoots, etc) for start-ups in the EnterpriseWorks incubator. You and a team of interns will meet with the client to discuss the project timeline and expectations. You will be responsible for determining techniques to utilize for the completion of the project. A storytelling mindset is valuable for an intern in this position to use as a frame of reference when editing footage. It is essential to coordinate effectively with EnterpriseWorks staff and clients to execute all projects to their highest potential. Upon successful performance reviews, this internship can continue through multiple semesters. Eligibility Requirements: You must meet these requirements to be eligible for this internship. Must be a full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Graduation date of May 2023 or later Applicants must be available to work at least 10 hours per week this Fall  2022   Qualifications: Ability to maintain clear communications with management on project status Strong photography and videography skills Strong proficiency with video editing software, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, etc.) Experience using a DSLR camera and camcorder Strong project management and organizational skills Ability to quickly solve new design problems Ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects Ability to work on short deadlines Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel Nice to have: Experience with Zoom Ability to work in presentation software such as PowerPoint Experience with recording, and editing videos for RSOs or class projects

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    Communications and Market Research Intern (Summer 2022) – Cargill

    About the job 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 in Research Park at the Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC: 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 Cargill Digital Labs through our local office, The Cargill Innovation Lab at UIUC, to gain hands on experience in real business situations and be exposed to many of Cargill’s businesses and functions during the work term. As a Communications and Market Research intern, you will work across a variety of digital product initiatives and teams to provide copywriting and research support. Communications responsibilities could range from drafting blog posts, crafting e-newsletters, writing early drafts of press releases, collaborating on naming exercises for prototypes or writing copy for screens of an app. Research tasks could range from target audience research, crafting surveys or questionnaires, market research to competitive research. As an organization our mission is to lead in nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill Digital Labs (CDL) strives to help prepare us for a digital future. The vision of this future includes a growing digital culture, continuous launching of new digital business initiatives, and that we will be a digital leader with vision in the food and agriculture industries. In May 2019, we established a research site within UIUC’s Research Park to further this mission. In its first iteration, we use the site to host digital research projects, such as software, hardware and engineering prototypes that are staffed by student interns from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. As we gain findings from the experience, we will grow and mature our development capabilities within the park to best suit our evolving digital journey.   Having the Right Mentality   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 essential. Lean approach to build the smallest thing possible is a key to success. We don’t expect you to know all things digital, but we do look for students with an appetite 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 December 2022 and May 2025 Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or other related subject areas Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Must possess writing, presentation and market research skills Able to complete a 12 – week internship in the summer (May – August 2022) Right to work in the United States 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 a diverse set of 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 Must include cover letter with application Preferred Qualifications Pursuing a minor in Art & Design, Statistics or other related subject areas Graphic design experience Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing). Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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    Sustainable Materials Platform Business Development Intern -ADM

    Role Description ADM Company Information At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities, and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. ADM Sustainable Material Platform MBA Internship ADM is building a sustainable material platform based on renewable chemicals to diversify the product portfolio and drive growth. Renewable chemicals are profitable in niche markets and ADM is looking for opportunities being enabled by new technologies with the potential to be competitive on a global scale. Changes in consumer trends and increasing demand for these chemicals are enabling large-scale commercialization. Renewable chemistry is the future – be a part of it with ADM! ADM is looking for interns to develop business strategies, conduct market research, and perform competitive analysis for its corporate sustainable material platform. The intern will help the company assess the changing landscape of the industry and devise go-to-market strategies. This position provides a great opportunity for the intern to support the business development and R&D teams to identify profitable business opportunities. The candidate will have ownership of 1 or 2 large projects along with multiple smaller initiatives. The position requires the ability to execute projects with limited direction, be self-disciplined, organized, and deliver in a fast-paced environment. The internship will begin in the summer of 2022 and the selected candidate is expected to work 40 hours per week; the position may be extended for the summer and fall semesters.  Job Description Conduct primary and secondary market research to evaluate industry trends, consumption, production, pricing, and consumer data. Identify and define new business opportunities and market entry strategies based on market research Analyze market dynamics, cost structures, and capital investments to deliver actionable insights Maintain a database that compiles key information from multiple sources Perform regression analysis for revenue forecasting Summarize results and recommendations to senior management Support Adhoc business development activities such as identifying potential customers for new products Qualifications Superior analytical skills Ability to research and analyze data from multiple sources, prepare and deliver concise information depending on the audience Some technical understanding is a plus Creative, self-motivated professional with excellent communication skills Well-versed in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams Market research and business development experience in academia or industry is a plus Basic understanding of data visualization tools Good time management and priority setting is required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Uncompromising ethics and attention to detail are necessary ADM is an equal opportunity employer

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    Chemical Engineer Intern – ADM

    Role Description Modeling Center Intern for ADM at Research Park Position Summary This role will use engineering expertise to create models of industrial chemical and biochemical processes that are of current interest to ADM! These models will predict the behavior of unit operations involved in producing bio-based foods and chemicals or other agricultural-based products currently used in the chemical process industry. Candidates should be proficient at applying chemical engineering principles and knowledge to solve real-life, industrial-scale plant operation and process development challenges. They will use modeling languages and environments, such as Aspen Plus suite, Excel, Crystal Ball, Python, and Visual Basic. The models will be used for process optimization and cost estimation, and they will help to guide process development design and decision-making. The position also involves extensive communication, both written and verbal, with other scientists and engineers at various ADM locations. This is a minimum of a six (6) month position, which may be extended due to business needs and intern performance. Full-time hours will be limited to a period of six (6) months, after which any contract extension would be limited to part-time hours (<32/week). Job Requirements The ideal candidate will have recently obtained a Chemical Engineering or similar Bachelor’s degree or will be currently enrolled as a graduate student (after obtaining a Chemical Engineering or similar degree). A candidate may also be currently enrolled with senior standing in the undergraduate Chemical Engineering curriculum in Fall 2022 or earlier. The chosen candidate can work either full- or part-time and will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with at least 75% of hours worked between 8 AM and 5 PM. Full-time hours will be limited to six (6) months. Relocation assistance is not available with this position. ADM requires successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen and a background check. ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veterans’ status. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to ReasonableAccommodations@adm.com. Include your contact information, a description of the position for which you are applying, and the nature of your requested accommodation.

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    COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab UI/UX Intern – Fall

    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 (hybrid). 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 Scientist 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 Data Scientist Intern – Fall

    COUNTRY Financial is seeking Data Scientist interns. These positions will be in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL (hybrid). 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 Scientist 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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    COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab Software Developer Intern – Fall

    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 (hybrid). 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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    AGCO Intern, IT Communications & Social Media Marketing – Fall 2022

    (As the world’s largest manufacturer of machinery and equipment focused solely on the agricultural industry, AGCO offers some of the most well respected, forward-thinking brands on the market. At AGCO, we’re not just manufacturing machines—we’re manufacturing a brighter future for farms everywhere.) With you as an intern for IT Communication and social media marketing, you will have an exciting mixture in getting insights on how AGCO’s IT is working and especially what we are working on and on the other hand you can improve yourself in put our experiences and our achievements down in writing – internal as well as external via social media. We need you to ensure we have the right and contemporary way of communicating and help us enlarging our internal team to continue to develop and maintain farmer-focused solutions to sustainably feed our world. Working with us means for you an opportunity to develop your creativity and writing skills, utilize social media, and work with diverse people in a fast-paced team-oriented and agile environment What You Will Do     You will demonstrate your excellent written and verbal communication skills by writing internal and external social media communication, highlighting exciting things we work on at AGCO and providing regular and well-prepared communication on the project status. You will work closely together with the AGCO IT Leadership Team to ensure timely marketing/branding and promotions of jobs, events, and news through appropriate platforms. You as an intern will be able to propose new and innovative ways to increase AGCO IT’s  presence in the internal community and outside as well as manage ongoing communications projects such as weekly updates, announcements and open positions in the IT space.  You will be part of the team leading our AGCO IT communication in our internal employee app in several formats (e.g. video, posting, picture series, …) What You Will Bring   Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign At least one semester of experience managing a social media presence Experience in multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Understanding of internet and social media marketing best practices Strong written and verbal communication skills A Plus If You Have   Ability to tell a great story in multiple formats and lengths (e.g. photos, video clips, and words) Excellent proofreading and editing skills; strong attention to detail Good project management and time management skills/work within the structure Ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects Additional Details:  This is a paid, part-time internship for Fall 2022 at the AGCO Acceleration Center in the University of Illinois’ Research Park or remotely until the COVID-19 situation is resolved. Students are required to work 15-20 hours a week. What We Offer GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique! ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We’re committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential. POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES – You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people around the world who share your enthusiasm. MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include: health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more… Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice. AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Apply online at AGCO Careers: Intern, IT Communications & Social Media Marketing(agcocorp.com)

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