Commodity Trader Summer Intern

Launch your career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program!
Enjoy a rewarding 12-week experience at one of ADM's North American locations with an opportunity to learn on the job skills through collaboration with your colleagues, focusing on business deliverables and meaningful, real-world project work.
ADM offers competitive pay during your full-time (40-hour/week) internship, including fully-furnished housing and transportation assistance (mileage reimbursement) as needed based on your assigned location and distance from home — all designed to support a seamless transition.
A few highlights about ADM:

• We have an award-winning early career program! ADM is proud to be a 2025 recipient of Handshake’s Early Career Talent award as well as the Ripplematch Campus Forward Award!
• ADM was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.
• 2025 Innovation Award for ADM’s Regenerative Agriculture Program.
• U.S. Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing Best Companies to Work For in 2025.

Internship Program Requirements: 

• Educational Background: Pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation between December 2026 and Summer 2028. Must have an overall 2.8GPA (change if you need to)
• Transportation: Interns must have their own reliable transportation to and from work. 
• Geographical Flexibility: Willing to relocate to one of our ADM locations in North America. 
• Background Check: Successful completion of a background check is required. 
• Availability: Must be available for a summer internship from mid-May to early August 2026. 
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Professional Development and Benefits during your internship: 

• Enhance your skills with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, language training, and mentoring programs. 
• Access to a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, support, and professional growth across a variety of communities.
• Throughout your internship, you’ll also have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering personal support and resources to help you grow both professionally and personally.
• Personalized professional development sessions geared toward career development, social digital footprint, and the importance of your personal brand.
• Based on business needs, interns showing high potential may be offered a return internship or a full-time position.

Job Summary
Join ADM as a Commodity Trader Summer Intern and apply your classroom knowledge in grain origination, sales, logistics, and risk management. Gain exposure to ADM's extensive network and collaborate with our leadership team to grow your career. Be an integral part of a trading team focused on building sustainable producer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Market Trends: Analyze local, national, and global markets, and assess their impact on pricing.
• Project Work: Develop and present a project to enhance ADM’s market position or customer engagement.
• Decision Making: Make quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced market.
• Logistics: Execute the best logistics strategies based on local freight dynamics.
• Customer Experience: Deliver outstanding service to differentiate ADM.
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships with internal teams to support strategic goals.
• Contract Management: Ensure accurate and timely contract execution with administrative staff.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate and manage risk.
• Strategic thinker with effective execution in dynamic markets.
• Proficient with trading-related technology.
• Basic knowledge of grain markets and agriculture.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
 
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.