Graphic Design/Visual Communication Intern

Who are we, and what do we do?

Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be a market shaper, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community. With a global footprint and over 20,000 employees, Corteva is building the future of agriculture and leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Join the Technical Knowledge Solutions (TKS) Team to help translate science into why it matters for farmers. TKS is looking for a Technical Knowledge Solutions Graphic Design/Visual Communication Intern who has graphics or visual art skills and an interest in agriculture, science, communication, and education. We are seeking someone to provide artistic skills in illustration, photography, video creation, and/or graphic design to support development of learning resources. The intern will work closely with TKS team members to convert research and agronomy information into practical technical learning tools while utilizing adult education design and theory. At Corteva Agriscience, we know that people are our most valuable resource, and farmers know that, too. We seek to serve farmers, not just sell them products, and we do that by ensuring our salespeople are empowered to answer technical questions from farmers and tell the stories of our product innovations.

What You'll Gain:

• Collaborative Environment: Our work involves teams across the organization. You will get the opportunity to meet people in diverse roles at Corteva.
• Leadership Experience: You will gain experience leading meetings and project development with mentor support.
• Technical Knowledge Translation Skills: You will learn how to take complex technical information and put it into a form that is impactful for the intended audience.
• Educational Design Skills: You will work closely with TKS team members with expertise in instructional design. You will learn to think like a trainer and understand how to create learning experiences for adults.
• Visual Design Skills: You will collaborate with Corteva design specialists to assist with graphic elements needed to support educational materials.
• Professional Network: You will build your professional network through special intern events and your day-to-day work with people in diverse roles at Corteva.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree visual art or science (or science communications) with an interest in agriculture. Candidates must be enrolled in classes the semester following their internship with Corteva.
• Demonstrated skill in one or more area of visual art such as illustration, photography, video creation, and/or graphic design
• Preferred experience in creating content using AI-assisted software and editing tools
• Must be able to relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 10-12 weeks during the timeframe of internship (typically May to August, but a January to August timeframe would be considered for the right candidate)
• Proficiency in Adobe products and common Microsoft applications including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships
• Strong bias for action and demonstrated owner’s mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with assigned working group (teams)