Corporate Engagement Intern New Remote (United States)

**Only candidates based in the United States are eligible to apply for this position.** Use your research skills to transform the food system The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world’s climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals. How you will make a difference As the Corporate Engagement Intern supporting GFI’s Direct Outreach Group, you will conduct research and develop resources to help advance the alternative protein industry while gaining experience in a fast-paced, supportive, and impactful organization. The Corporate Engagement Intern will be responsible for: Prospecting and maintaining records in GFI’s Company Database , including conducting research on new and current companies in the database and updating records. Prospecting and maintaining records in Salesforce, for example, using LinkedIn to sync title and affiliation shifts for key industry contacts. Conducting targeted research on specific companies relevant to our strategic goals. Updating and maintaining the team’s Tracking and Research document with the latest products and brands, alternative protein engagement history, and investment information. Drafting case studies on existing alternative protein activity, highlighting best-in-class in‑market examples. Helping to compile background briefs, previous engagement summaries, and tailored talking points for stakeholder meetings, and assembling these materials into polished external-facing presentations. Identifying employees at specific companies who have a connection to alternative proteins and whose work may be relevant to our strategic goals. Supporting the Corporate Engagement team with ad‑hoc research projects, resource development, and other duties as assigned. Who we’re looking for An ideal candidate for the Corporate Engagement Intern position will have experience that reflects the following: Experience with databases such as Salesforce and Airtable preferred. Strong research and writing skills, including market and corporate research. An analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize research findings into actionable insights. Excellent attention to detail. Experience or strong interest in the food industry. Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides). Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint. Ability to leverage LinkedIn to find and connect with key stakeholders, decision‑makers, and potential partners at target organizations. A commitment to fostering a work environment that is respectful, supportive, fair, and welcoming to all. Strong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in plant-based & other alt proteins, public health, environmentalism, climate change, animal protection, or hunger relief. A commitment to GFI’s values: believe change is possible, do the most good we can, share knowledge freely, act on evidence, and invite everyone to the table. GFI wants the best people and is committed to a fair hiring process. We use a third‑party anonymizing tool to redact personal information from submitted applications — including name, location, contact details, and several other factors — to increase fairness in our process. We also prioritize an inclusive work environment absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team. People of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability are encouraged to apply. If you are passionate about GFI’s mission, think you have what it takes to be successful in this position, and meet many of the job requirements even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The fine print Position Term: 30 hours/week for 12 weeks; schedule to be set with GFI supervisor Reports to: Elizabeth Pearson, Corporate Specialist; Abby Sewell, Senior Corporate Engagement Senior Manager Location: Remote, United States Pay rate: $20/hour (up to 30 hours per week) to be paid weekly Anticipated start date: On or aroundMonday, September 28 Optional Demographic Survey Individuals seeking employment at The Good Food Institute are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 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