Marketing Internship Summer 2027

Grimmway Produce Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

College credit available

10-12 week summer internship

Job summary

Grimmway Produce Group in the Bakersfield area is seeking a Summer Marketing Intern for a structured 10–12 week rotation across Branding, Omnichannel Marketing, Product Development, Creative, and Project Management. The program delivers hands-on experience in how a modern producer builds brands, drives demand, and brings products to market.

Open to undergraduate, post‑graduate, and graduate students pursuing marketing, the internship is paid with potential college credit and reports to the

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Marketing with relevant coursework.
• Full-time student status is required (12+ credit hours).
• Must be able to work independently and with teams.
• Reliable transportation to Bakersfield area.

Responsibilities

• Learn creative asset organization and file management in the photo library.
• Support creative project requests and revisions.
• Participate in creative discussions to understand development processes.
• Support project timelines and cross-functional communication.
• Gain exposure to marketing tools and approval workflows.
• Assist with tradeshow event planning and coordination.

Skills

Enrolled Marketing student

Full-time student status

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Marketing degree or concentration

Undergraduate or recent graduate

Job description

Overview

GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP

ARVIN, CALIFORNIA

JOB TITLE: MARKETING INTERNSHIP

LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD AREA

REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT MANAGER

OVERVIEW

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Summer Marketing Intern to join our team through a structured rotational program designed to provide hands-on experience across key marketing functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to how a modern, category-leading producer builds brands, drives demand, and brings products to market. The position will rotate across Branding, Omnichannel Marketing, Product Development, Creative, and Project Management-gaining a comprehensive understanding of how strategy turns into execution.

PURPOSE:

The Marketing Internship is designed to provide undergraduate, post-graduate, and graduate-level students pursuing relevant fields of study with meaningful, hands-on experience that complements their academic and career interests. Interns gain exposure to real-world marketing practices and operations through day-to-day responsibilities, department-specific projects, and professional development opportunities. The paid summer internship typically runs 10-12 weeks between May and August, with support available for students seeking college credit.

Additional Info

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship needed.
• Actively enrolled full-time college student with a relevant degree or concentration within Marketing.
• Full-time status is 12 or more credit hours.
• Must have an undergraduate or recent graduate classification.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Reliable transportation to assigned work location(s) as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.
• Ability to participate in the 10-12 week summer internship program and Student Programs development activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & ROTATIONAL AREAS

• Learn creative asset organization and file management, specifically within the photo library
• Support creative project requests including collecting and sending files and managing revisions
• Participate in creative discussions and reviews to gain exposure to the creative development process
• Support project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional communication efforts
• Gain exposure to tools and systems used for marketing execution and approvals
• Tradeshow event planning and coordination experience

Branding / Category Marketing

• Gain exposure to brand strategy initiatives and support ongoing brand development work
• Assist in gathering insights to help inform brand direction and decision making
• Support brand presentations and internal storytelling efforts

Omnichannel Marketing

• Assist with content planning and performance tracking across marketing channels
• Learn how engagement metrics are analyzed and summarized to support marketing initiatives
• Competitive product & trend research of emerging food/snack trends, flavors, packaging formats, and competitor activity
• Assist in building monthly trend reports with photos, pricing, claims, and merchandising observations

Product Development:

• Product Testing & Kitchen Support
• Assist with bench-top sample prep, ingredient scaling, labeling, and/or sensory setup. Support tasting sessions and help collect structured feedback from cross-functional team
• Gain exposure to project management and stage-gate processes through tracker and dashboard support

STARTING WAGE: $18.25 - $22.75 (dependent on year in college)

TENTATIVE START DATE: MAY 2027