Indigo improves grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health through the use of natural microbiology and digital technologies. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes and agronomic insights, Indigo works with growers to sustainably produce high quality harvests. The company then connects growers and buyers directly to bring these harvests to market. Working across the supply chain, Indigo is forwarding its mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. http://www.indigoag.com/

The People Strategy MBA Intern will play a significant role across the Indigo organization to help with a variety of People-related strategic projects and will own a discrete high priority strategic project for the People team in 2019.

Responsibilities:

• Own a high priority strategic project for the Indigo People team (e.g., diversity and inclusion strategy, health and wellness, internal sustainability)
• Assist in developing robust talent analytics to informing recruiting / retaining top talent
• Assist in refining Indigo’s campus strategy to build our talent brand recognition and reputation
• Assist Indigo business leaders in developing organizational strategies that are directly aligned with business goals (e.g., growing salesforce team, building teams in international markets)
• Assist People leadership in preparing critical analyses and materials for CEO and Board
• Contribute thoughtful input on other People team initiatives (e.g., talent brand, culture)

Competencies: 

• Passion for people strategy, analytics and organizational development
• Passion for Indigo’s mission and aligned with Indigo’s core values
• Strong strategic and analytical skills (e.g., data driven decision-making skills)
• Resourceful and collaborative in getting the job done
• Comfort with ambiguous problem solving
• Ability to work autonomously and in a self-directed manner
• Ability to iterate, learn and adapt quickly
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Innovative and modern mindset
• Strong EQ (interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills)

Qualifications:

• MBA candidate
• Consulting, strategy or analytical professional experience preferred
• Agriculture experience not necessary