Category Leadership Intern, Summer 2027

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Fitness center access

Paid holidays

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. in Orrville, OH offers a Category Leadership Internship combining data-driven insights with hands-on brand collaboration.

You will partner with brand and customer teams to uncover actionable growth opportunities and learn how Smucker drives category success across snacks, coffee and pet foods. This hybrid program requires rising juniors or seniors in Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science or related fields, with strong communication, project management, and an interest

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Category Leadership, or related field.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, collaboration and project management; interest in data visualization and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data to partner with brand and customer teams and create insights for category growth.
• Focus on data and creative solutions to drive category success.
• Capitalize on trends to position Smucker and the market well.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Data visualization

Advanced analytics

Data science interest

Education

Undergraduate in Marketing

Data Analytics coursework

Statistics coursework

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Category Leadership Intern

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In This Role You Will

• Leverage data to be a strong partner to both the brand and customer teams, as you create actionable insights to deliver category growth.
• Focus on data and creative solutions to ensure that the categories Smucker plays in drive success.
• Capitalize on trends & ensure Smucker and market is well positioned.

What We Are Looking For

• Rising Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Category Leadership, or another related field
• A well-rounded skill set including strong critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and project management skills as well as an interest in data visualization, advanced analytics, and finding innovative solutions to complex business questions.

Application Period

• Application period closes on November 6th, 2026

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?

Are You Seeking An Exceptional Internship Experience At a Fortune 500 Company? At Smucker, We Are Dedicated To Providing a World-class, Award-winning Internship That Offers You The Opportunity To

• Learn:Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
• Grow:Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
• Lead:Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $19/hr-$23/hr
• **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.