Agriculture Marketing & Research Intern

Agriculture Marketing & Research Intern – Return® – Good-for-the-Earth Growing Supplies

Location: Stewartville, MN (Fully-remote or hybrid) | Part-Time | College Credit Eligible

Duration: 3-6 months, with the ability to extend or return.

Please note: you must be eligible to receive college or graduate credit to accept this internship.

Are you an undergrad or master’s student studying agronomy, ag marketing, or ag business—and ready to get real-world experience in the soil health and regenerative ag space? Return is looking for an intern to support a hybrid role in marketing, sales development, and research. You’ll help us stay ahead of trends, test new ideas, and connect with growers in practical, results-driven ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Trend Spotting in Agronomy: Research emerging practices, products, and grower needs to inform product development.
• Soil Health & Market Research: Help compile and summarize research, trial data, and grower feedback.
• Support Digital Marketing Campaigns: Assist with emails, digital content, and outreach to farmers.
• Sales Tools & Messaging: Propose new ways to reach and support growers through tools, content, or strategy.
• Capstone/Research Opportunities: Pitch your own capstone project or help us build partnerships with university-led research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or Master’s student in Agronomy, Ag Marketing, Ag Business, or directly related field.
• Solid organization, research, and writing skills.
• Required: Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet)
• Preferred: Familiarity with Slack, project management tools (Monday), and design software like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
• Self-starter with a strong interest in regenerative agriculture and sustainable growing inputs

Perks:

• Flexible schedule, built around your academic calendar
• Remote or hybrid opportunity (if based near Stewartville, MN; we do not have a preference, your manager will be remote)
• Eligible for college credit
• Hands-on experience across marketing, agronomy, and business development
• A fun, approachable team with a mentorship-forward culture—you’ll be treated like a valued contributor from day on
• Opportunity to contribute your ideas and creativity directly to a brand that cares about healthy soil, healthy plants, and a healthy planet. Build and start seeing your work right away with zero corporate hierarchy. (hello, portfolio!)  

About Return®
At Return®, we believe that healthy soil is the key to healthy plants, healthy people, and a healthy planet. We’re dedicated to providing good-for-the-earth growing supplies that help gardeners of all levels nurture their soil and grow sustainably. We're more than just a lawn and garden brand—we're on a mission to regenerate the earth, one garden at a time.

Follow us on social media to learn more about our journey and join our community:
Instagram: @Return_Co
TikTok: @Return_Co
Facebook: Return Co USA
LinkedIn: Return

Visit our website. 

Return Values 

We hold ourselves accountable to these core values and will be looking for these traits in new team members:

DIG DEEPER 

Respect wisdom, trust your vision, and always challenge convention.  We believe the right questions unearth new solutions that others may have overlooked. 

GET ROOTED

Dig in to make a positive impact—in our community and on our planet. Like a well-rooted tree, we’re more likely to provide shade to those in need, than sit in it ourselves. 

HOLD YOUR GROUND 

Commit to regeneration—not just with our soil, but ourselves. We know that every choice made and path followed contributes to our personal well-being and the overall resilience of our ecosystem. 

KEEP GROWING 

Find purpose, focus on progression, and we’ll all grow as a whole. As we each become  stronger, so will our team—allowing us to endure  any weather, every season, year after year. 

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If you're ready to dig deep and help us cultivate a thriving online community, we want to hear from you! Apply now and let's grow together!

EEO Statement

Return is an equal opportunity employer. We dig in to cultivate a healthy environment, at work and beyond, where all people can bloom—regardless of similarities, differences, or what's growing in their garden. We’re rooted in the idea that a diverse workforce, made up of various perspectives, will help us grow as individuals, and as a team. We hope you’ll share your unique variety to help breathe new life into our selves, soil, food and planet.