Category Planning & Development Intern

This internship begins June 1, 2026 and ends August 21, 2026.

Location – Low Hybrid 
This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 3-5 days per week, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. 

Starting Pay: $18/hour
Employee Type – Hourly
Bonus Eligibility – No
Safety Sensitive – No

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning.  Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role
We are seeking a motivated and analytical intern to support high-impact initiatives within our Category Planning and Development team. This internship offers hands-on experience in pricing strategy, shopper insights, and data-driven decision-making in the organic CPG industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
o Help create actionable and executive-level price architecture reporting dashboards 
o Benchmark pricing against identified competitive sets
o Analyze actual pricing vs. base and promotional price recommendations
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine pricing insights
o Help develop shopper-centric strategies for select retailers using behavioral and transactional data 
o Analyze shopper panel data to support retailer specific shopper strategies
o Develop assortment and messaging recommendations aligned with shopper behavior

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
o Ad hoc analysis and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
o Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with one year or less from graduation 
o Currently working towards a degree in Business, Marketing, or Management 
o Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required
o Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required
o Ability to work individually and in a team environment
o Strong organizational and time management skills

What You Will Gain
o Coaching from experienced professionals and visibility to leadership
o Exposure to strategic pricing and shopper marketing in the organic dairy industry
o Experience working with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, & Finance
Hourly wage: $18/hour

Internship Program Overview:
-Program concludes after 12 weeks (June 2026-August 2026)
-Furnished housing provided or housing stipend
-Engaging and project-based experiences with a leading organic food brand
-Network and learn from our business leaders in a "Learn The Co-op Series"
-Various intern group events held throughout the summer
-Interns are paid hourly for time worked
-Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work