Community Partnerships Intern: Drive Impact & Growth

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer in Grand Rapids, MI offers an 11-week internship in Community Partnerships and Giving, delivering real projects with sponsorships, corporate giving and philanthropic programs. Throughout the internship, you will engage in strategic planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration with visibility to Meijer senior leaders.

Interns participate in challenging projects, final presentations to executives, and a range of professional development opportunities, including an executive

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event/Experiential Marketing, Communications, Corporate Philanthropy, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co‑Pilot, and Teams
• Adaptability & Agility: thrives in a dynamic environment and can adjust priorities as needs evolve
• Time Management & Organization: strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: uses resources to identify solutions and make informed recommendations
• Results Orientation: takes initiative and drives projects forward
• Customer Focus: understands and meets stakeholder needs while delivering a positive experience
• Collaboration & Teamwork: works across teams and contributes to shared goals
• Communication Skills: clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Strategic & Creative Thinking: brings curiosity and connects daily tasks to business goals

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to Meijer’s sponsorship partnerships and corporate giving initiatives
• Work on meaningful projects emphasizing strategic planning, execution, and measurable results
• Support campaigns around Back-to-College and Tailgating initiatives and partner engagement
• Assist in managing sponsorships and community investment opportunities
• Research opportunities to grow sponsorship in key sports or geographies
• Develop a playbook to drive community sponsorship opportunities around hunger relief
• Contribute to Simply Give program participation and reach

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Results oriented

Customer focus

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field (in progress)

Tools

Co-Pilot

Teams

Excel

Job description

Meijer in Grand Rapids, MI offers an 11-week internship in Community Partnerships and Giving, delivering real projects with sponsorships, corporate giving and philanthropic programs. Throughout the internship, you will engage in strategic planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration with visibility to Meijer senior leaders.

Interns participate in challenging projects, final presentations to executives, and a range of professional development opportunities, including an executive