Community Partnerships Intern- Summer 2027

Meijer; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 410,000 - 501,000; Full 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 is offering an 11-week Community Partnerships and Giving Internship in Grand Rapids, MI. You will work on sponsorship partnerships, promotional campaigns, and philanthropic initiatives, delivering hands-on projects with measurable results and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related fields, with strong Microsoft Office skills, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event/Experiential Marketing, Communications, Corporate Philanthropy, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Adaptability and agility in dynamic environments.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to Meijer’s sponsorship partnerships, promotional campaigns, corporate giving initiatives, and philanthropic programs.
• Participate in projects emphasizing strategic planning, execution, and measurable results with cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist in managing sponsorships, activation, and evaluation across partner portfolios.
• Support market visits, campaign events, and seasonal initiatives to drive community engagement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Time management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Co-Pilot

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Meijer offers an 11-week internship program that challenges interns to deliver innovative solutions to real projects that impact the business. Throughout the course of the internship experience, we deliver diverse personal and professional development opportunities that further develop skillsets that can be implemented both during and after the program. The internship program will allow for interaction with other interns and Meijer senior leaders.

The internship program includes:

• Challenging and impactful projects
• Final presentations delivered to senior executives
• Executive speaker series
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Networking and community events
• Events highlighting key areas of the business

What you will be doing as a Community Partnerships and Giving Intern:

Interns in this area will gain hands‑on exposure to Meijer's sponsorship partnerships, promotional campaigns, corporate giving initiatives, and philanthropic programs. Throughout the internship, participants will be assigned a meaningful project that emphasizes strategic planning, execution, and measurable results while providing visibility to cross‑functional collaboration and business impact.

Representative projects completed by previous Community Partnerships and Giving interns include:

• Gain exposure to partnership negotiations, sponsorship contract administration, and activation execution across a diverse portfolio of partners.
• Participate in on‑site partnership and market visits to gain hands‑on experience with activation execution, program evaluation, and partner engagement.
• Support the execution of seasonal Back‑to‑College and Tailgating initiatives, providing visibility into partnership marketing, promotional strategy, and customer engagement efforts.
• Assist in managing vendor‑supported sponsorships and community investment opportunities that strengthen local engagement and impact.
• Research opportunities to increase sponsorship in key sports categories and/or geographies.
• Develop a playbook to drive community sponsorship opportunities, particularly around hunger relief, with key sports partners.
• Recommend opportunities to maximize participation and reach of company's signature giving program, Simply Give.

The intern may also get exposure to other activities of the function, including:

• Marketing
• Merchandising
• Legal
• Internal and External Communications
• Operations
• Logistics

Qualifications:

• Progressing toward a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event/Experiential Marketing, Communications, Corporate Philanthropy, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications: Including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot, and Teams
• Adaptability & Agility: Thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces change, and effectively adjusts priorities as business needs evolve.
• Time Management & Organization: Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and deliver results efficiently.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Utilizes available resources to identify solutions, analyze information, and make informed recommendations beyond the obvious.
• Results Orientation: Takes initiative, demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, and follows through to achieve objectives and drive projects forward.
• Customer Focus: Committed to understanding and meeting the needs of both internal and external stakeholders while delivering a positive experience.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively across teams and functions, actively contributing ideas, building alignment, and supporting shared goals to achieve successful outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and professionally through both written and verbal channels, tailoring messages to the appropriate audience.
• Strategic & Creative Thinking: Brings curiosity, fresh perspectives, and innovative ideas while connecting day‑to‑day activities to broader business objectives.

Possible career path opportunities:

• Community Partnership and Giving Coordinator

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin. Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification.