AWG Brands Intern

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Potential for full-time

Business casual environment

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers is seeking a Marketing/Advertising/Communications student for its 2026 Summer Internship on the AWG Brands team. You will work closely with the Sr.

Marketing Specialist and Director of Marketing & Brand Development on brand evolution, go-to-market strategies, and product data management. You’ll gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, contribute ideas for content, recipe video creation, in-store signage, and more, while supporting a collaborative, dynamic

Qualifications

• Marketing, Advertising or Communications major candidates.
• Junior, senior level, or graduate students preferred. Recent grades are acceptable.
• Solid interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization skills with an interest in project management.
• Excellent ability to think creatively and identify and resolve problems.
• Attention to detail and willingness to ask questions.
• Understanding of social media and web platforms.
• Desire to work in a collaborative, dynamic, flexible and team-oriented environment while managing one's own time and responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to commit to a full-time, 40 hour per week, 10-week internship, with the possibility to work overtime as needed. Including regular and reliable attendance throughout the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with brand evolution, go-to-market strategies, and product data management.
• Understand digital marketing from brand and product perspectives and contribute ideas on content and video creation.
• Help with in-store signage and related marketing materials.

Skills

Marketing

Advertising

Communications

Social media

Content creation

Project management

Education

Marketing major

Advertising major

Communications major

Tools

Social platforms

Job description

Job Description

Hey there, future industry leader! We are searching for a marketing, advertising, or communication student to join our 2026 Summer Internship on our AWG Brands team.

Hey there, future industry leader! We are searching for a marketing, advertising, or communication student to join our 2026 Summer Internship on our AWG Brands team.

As an AWG Brands intern, you’ll work directly with the Sr. Marketing Specialist and Director of Marketing & Brand Development to assist with projects related to brand evolution, go-to-market strategies, and product data management. You’ll understand the ins and outs of digital marketing from the brand and product perspective and be able to contribute ideas around content, recipe video creation, in-store signage, and more.

Our Shopping List for Success:

• Marketing, Advertising or Communications major candidates
• Junior, senior level, or graduate students preferred. Recent grades are acceptable.
• Solid interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong organization skills with an interest in project management
• Excellent ability to think creatively and identify and resolve problems
• Attention to detail and willingness to ask questions
• Understanding of social media and web platforms
• Desire to work in a collaborative, dynamic, flexible and team-oriented environment while managing one's own time and responsibilities effectively
• Ability to commit to a full-time, 40 hour per week, 10-week internship, with the possibility to work overtime as needed. Including regular and reliable attendance throughout the program

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Get Paid to Learn! Get real-world experience and discover what your future career could look like, all while getting paid.
• Grow Your Network: Connect with fellow interns, AWG pros from all over the company, and build relationships that could last a lifetime.
• Hands-On Experience: Dive deep into your chosen field and get your hands dirty in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Shine in the Spotlight: Wrap up your internship with a bang by presenting your hard-earned insights to our Executive Leadership Team. It’s your time to shine!
• Launch Your Career: Impress us, and who knows? You might just land a full-time gig with AWG when it’s all said and done.

Key Dates & Details:

• Don’t Miss Out: Make sure to apply and connect with a Recruiter!
• Get Ready to Shine: Interviews kick off in late Fall 2026.
• Your Summer Adventure: Join us from May 25th, 2027 – July 30th, 2027, for an unforgettable summer internship.
• Cha-Ching! Earn $21/hour while you learn, grow, and make connections that could shape your career.
• Dress for Success: Our work environment is business casual.

Who is AWG?

• Nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets.
• Proudly serving 1,000+ members with over 3,000+ locations across 30+ states.
• Operates from 9 wholesale division support centers.
• Offers additional services through subsidiary companies, including:
  • Real estate & supermarket development
  • Pharmaceutical products