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Ag Professional Internship Program – Commercial Business – Summer 2024
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
The world needs solutions, and we need you! At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world‡s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.
We are also constantly striving to become an even better place to work. In 2023, BASF has been recognized as a Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc for the eleventh consecutive year, ranking number 23 on the list. Additionally, in 2023 BASF obtained the Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. BASF also achieved a perfect 100-point ranking on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation‡s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), earning the distinction as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. Additionally, BASF was named a Top 50 Employer by Minority Engineer Magazine; a Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount; and has been certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Most Loved Workplaces, which certifies companies based on independent research and employee feedback. For the second consecutive year, BASF has been named to the Forbes list of America‡s Best Employers for Women. Among the 400 companies named to the list, BASF ranks 59. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Where the Chemistry Happens…
BASF’s Professional Development Programs (PDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. You will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop your skills in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Program Summary:
This program also offers undergraduate students the ability to apply their education and background to challenging assignments to build both technical and professional skills.
Commercial internship roles could work in: Product Marketing, Customer Experience, Digital tools, Communications, Market Analysis, Logistics and Supply Chain. Interns will participate in a 12-week internship working alongside a mentor to aid our field agronomic teams. Your ability to be mobile is critical as assignment can be located in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. including at our North America Headquarters in Raleigh, NC.
Utilize Microsoft Excel and other applications that are specific to the intern assignment. Interns receive diversified training through on-the-job assignments while leveraging technical skills acquired in college.
All interns will be assessed throughout the summer for either a returning internship offer, or a full time offer for one of our Professional Development rotational program. Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You…
· Enhanced career and leadership development, and value delivery to BASF through planned work assignments
Development of your expertise and the ability to network throughout BASF and establish mentoring relationships that could span across your whole career
Qualifications – BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
Formula for Success:
· Undergraduate students majoring in Agronomy, Plant Science, Weed Science, entomology, molecular biology, or related discipline.
· Graduation date must fall between December 2024 – August 2026
· Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
· Demonstrated previous leadership experience & academic achievement
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to design, conduct, troubleshoot experiments, run basic statistics and report results
· Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
· Active participation in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations
· Must have a valid driver‡s license
· Previous internship/co-op experience preferred
Qualifications – BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent