Summer Intern - Marketing & Sales

Union Pacific Railroad; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation stipend

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking a year‑round Marketing & Sales intern in Omaha, NE, to gain hands-on experience and contribute to high‑value projects. You will interact with peers and senior leaders, building knowledge of core business groups and driving growth initiatives.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and developing leadership, technical, and business skills with on-site work during the summer months. Relocation and housing stipends are offered.

Qualifications

• College credits equivalent to one year or more toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic organization and prioritization skills.
• Basic time and project management skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Core Business Operations: Learn and assist with essential department tasks and customer service activities for the Sales team.
• Contribute to Growth Initiatives: Support outreach, business development, and identify new market opportunities.
• Provide administrative support to teams to keep projects and operations running smoothly.
• Collaborate on projects: Develop action plans and improve internal processes and customer/employee satisfaction.
• Build professional networks across departments at Union Pacific.
• Assist with project management and special assignments that make an impact.
• Use Salesforce and Tableau to document work and generate sales reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

College credits toward degree

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Reference Number:5081
Department:Marketing & Sales
Closing Date:Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

Description

Are you a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills? Are you ready to be part of a team of high-energy, hard-working individuals who value collaboration and are dedicated to making a difference in the transportation industry?

Join Union Pacific's Marketing & Sales (M&S) department as a year-round intern and gain hands-on experience while contributing to how we help build America. With over 160 years of experience, Union Pacific offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders and be part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Interns will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups-learning their vision, objectives, processes, systems, and services. You'll work closely with peers and have opportunities to interact with senior leaders, putting your leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high-value project assignments.

This opportunity requires in-person work in Omaha, NE during the summer months (mid-May through early August). Union Pacific provides relocation stipends and housing accommodations for students living more than 65 miles from Omaha.

The estimated wage for this position is $21.00-$25.00 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Accountabilities

• Support Core Business Operations: Learn and assist with essential department tasks, processes, and customer service activities, directly supporting our front-line Sales team
• Contribute to Growth Initiatives: Support customer outreach, business development efforts, and help identify new market opportunities
• Support Our Teams: Provide administrative assistance to teams, helping keep projects and operations running smoothly
• Collaborate on Projects: Develop and execute action plans for team projects, working collaboratively to improve internal processes and enhance both customer and employee satisfaction
• Build Professional Networks: Engage with professionals across departments and build meaningful connections throughout the company
• Manage Real Initiatives: Assist with project management and take ownership of special assignments that make a real impact
• Use Industry Tools: Use platforms like Salesforce and Tableau to document work, communicate effectively with the M&S team, and generate reports to support sales initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Required

• College credits equivalent to one (1) year or more toward an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic organization AND prioritization skills
• Basic time and project management skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications - Preferred

• College credits toward a degree in Business Administration, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Economics, Marketing, or Management
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g, Excel, Tableau)
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens
• Maintain concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions

Work Conditions

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• 18 years of age or older
• Standard office work environment

What we offer:

• Housing, Transportation, and Relocation stipends for qualified candidates
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
• A flexible and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home (as the job allows)
• On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska
• Competitive compensation
• Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities