Recruiter Intern

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS, Inc. has exciting opportunities within our Talent Acquisition team. We are looking for spring Recruiter Interns to be part of our high-performing Field Talent Acquisition Team from January 2026-May 2026. We offer PAID training to learn our systems and best practices for sourcing top talent and screening candidates. Our recruiter interns operate as a highly engaged team to recruit top talent for CHS. These internships will provide hands-on recruiting experience, including strategic sourcing techniques, reviewing and screening candidates, developing effective communications skills, project management, and collaborating with key stakeholders for success. These internship roles will partner closely with our recruiters, HR business partners, Talent Acquisition coordinators, and hiring managers to ensure we successfully achieve the high-volume spring hiring needs for CHS across the country for our Ag Retail locations.

These internships are remote in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with efficiency in a high-energy, fast paced team environment
  • Identify and source appropriate talent for current openings within the organization
  • Support the CHS employment brand, diversity initiatives, and other programs
  • Support the recruitment process and life cycle, including job postings, resume review, interviews, and competitive analysis 
  • Utilize our applicant tracking system and other recruiting software to track applicants from the selection phase to interviews with the hiring managers
  • Learn about employee benefits, salary, incentive programs, and CHS culture to share with candidates
  • Provide sourcing support for other Talent Acquisition colleagues as needed
  • Focus on providing a positive candidate experience by ensuring appropriate follow up and professional communication with candidates at all levels in the process 
  • Provide a positive hiring manager experience and ensure regular updates are provided to hiring managers
  • Utilize social media, job boards, internet sourcing, and other technical and creative means to source candidates for open jobs
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Human Resources or related degree program with an emphasis in Human Resources, Business, or Communications.

Additional Qualifications

  • Previous internship experience in an HR or recruiting role preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written 
  • Efficient multi-tasking and prioritization skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse

Physical Requirements

  • FT 32+ hours per week with core business hours availability. (Core business hours are typically between 8 am and 5 pm Central Time, may have some flexibility) 

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

 

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

 

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

                      

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