Applied Learning Internship - Communications & Community

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Seasonal experience

Potential for full-time

Competitive pay

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is offering an Applied Learning Internship in Communications & Community in Charlotte, NC. The paid, part-time program runs May 17, 2027 to July 23, 2027, with 35–40 hours per week and potential for full-time opportunities after graduation.

You will gain real-world experience across multiple CPGB functions, delivering projects and attending leadership workshops during the internship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and current enrollment in an undergraduate program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Gains exposure to leaders across Sales Operations, Customer Management, and other funcs.
• Performs day-to-day tasks to gain experience and aid in projects.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis to support projects.
• Prepares and presents project work to business leaders.
• Participates in leadership workshops and field experiences.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate student

Job description

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Applied Learning Internship - Communications & Community

Charlotte, NC, US, 28211

Requisition ID: 266048

Locations: Charlotte

Pay: $20 / hour

Program Dates: May 17, 2027 to July 23, 2027

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler — Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• Seasonal Experience: Valuable skills and connections with potential for future roles
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Paid Training: Structured onboarding + practical skill development

Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here!

Job Overview

The Applied Learning Internship Program provideson-the-job experiential learning, exposure to numerous business leaders and functions, and formal educational opportunities to students within the Consumer-Packaged Goods and Beverage (CPGB) industry.

Interns work on function-specific business projects throughout the duration of the program with the support and guidance of their manager. Interns gain a broader understanding of the business and CPGB industry through guest speakers, customer field experiences, facility tours, and individual / team-based experiences (i.e., one-on-one meetings, team lunch, customer meetings, etc.). Additionally, interns participate as a cohort in numerous leadership development workshops intended to develop and refine professional skill sets.

This is a part-time paid opportunity with potential to convert to full-time opportunity upon graduation based on intern’s performance and business hiring needs. Average weekly hours will range from 35-40 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Gains exposure to business leaders representing a variety of functions such as Sales Operations, Customer Management, Warehouse, Product Supply Planning, Human Resources, Finance, and Marketing
• Performs day-to-day responsibilities in assigned role to gain experience, develop business acumen, and aid in project work/recommendations
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis in the assigned functional area to support business projects and objectives
• Prepares and presents project work/recommendations to business leaders at conclusion of program
• Participates in instructor-led and online learning, intern leadership development workshops, and off-site customer field experiences

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a general understanding of data analysis techniques
• Collaborates, communicates, and develops relationships of trust with others in a way that is professional and impactful
• Asks questions to understand an issue from multiple angles and poses creative solutions to challenges
• Takes initiative to contribute to or positively affect change
• Prioritizes responsibilities and manages time to deliver commitments on time and to expectations
• Receives feedback and applies feedback to continuously improve work product and or performance

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Currently enrolled rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience

May vary depending on assignment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.