AWG Brands Intern

Associated Wholesale Grocers • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

AWG is seeking a marketing, advertising, or communications student to join its 2026 Summer Internship on the AWG Brands team. The intern will work directly with the Sr. Marketing Specialist and Director of Marketing & Brand Development on projects related to brand evolution, go-to-market strategies, and product data management. The role provides exposure to digital marketing from the brand and product perspective, with opportunities to contribute ideas for content, recipe video creation, in-store signage, and other projects.

The internship runs from May 25, 2027, through July 30, 2027. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, 10-week internship, with overtime possible as needed and regular, reliable attendance expected. The work environment is business casual. Compensation is $21 per hour.

AWG is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets. It serves more than 1,000 members across more than 3,000 locations in over 30 states and operates from nine wholesale division support centers. Its subsidiary companies offer additional services, including real estate and supermarket development and pharmaceutical products.

Requirements

• Be a marketing, advertising, or communications major candidate.
• Have solid interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Have strong organizational skills and an interest in project management.
• Be able to think creatively and identify and resolve problems.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and willingness to ask questions.
• Understand social media and web platforms.
• Be able to work collaboratively in a dynamic, flexible, team-oriented environment while managing personal time and responsibilities effectively.
• Commit to a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, 10-week internship, including regular and reliable attendance; overtime may be needed.

Nice To Haves

• Junior, senior, or graduate student status is preferred; recent graduates are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects related to brand evolution, go-to-market strategies, and product data management.
• Contribute ideas for content, recipe video creation, in-store signage, and other marketing projects.
• Present internship insights to the Executive Leadership Team at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $21 per hour.
• Real-world, hands-on experience in a corporate environment.
• Opportunities to connect and build relationships with fellow interns and AWG professionals.
• Opportunity to present insights to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Potential to be considered for a full-time position with AWG after the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed