Energy Sales 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 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Through an internship with CHS, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that support agriculture, strengthen communities, and help advance a global business. Our paid internship program offers an opportunity to build practical skills, grow your leadership capabilities, and see how your ideas can make an impact. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and connect with mentors, industry experts and senior leaders, while gaining career insights, building relationships and exploring how CHS businesses work together to empower agriculture.

CHS is seeking an Energy Sales Intern in Hastings, NE for Summer 2027. This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain insight into our successful energy team, with a focus on the Certified Energy Specialist roles. You will work closely with our customers, ensuring they receive top-notch service and information. We are looking for individuals who are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills. CHS offers a competitive pay structure and a supportive learning environment with opportunities for long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the Certified Energy Specialist (CES)

• Learn about increasing sales/profitability for the cooperative through implementation of sales, marketing, and consulting processes for CENEX products and cooperative services

• Train on how to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers/potential customers

• Learn about CHS energy programs including our Cenex Brand

• Attend sales calls and in person meetings for commercial business alongside the Certified Energy Specialist

• Spend time with energy service team in the field to learn what their job entails and gain better overall understanding of industry and how the team works together

• Spend time with propane route driver on a ride along to learn how their job coordinates with the service team and the Certified Energy Specialist team

• Spend time with the Energy Manager to see how the overall energy operation is managed to operate safety, productively, and efficiently

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Currently enrolled in an energy, agriculture, or related field.

• Proficient with Microsoft office products.

Additional Qualifications

• Agriculture/energy experience or background knowledge very helpful.

• Previous internship experience.

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.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.