Community Partnerships Intern- Summer 2027

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Possible career path opportunities: Community Partnership and Giving Coordinator.

Responsibilities

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.
Gain exposure to other activities of the function, including: Marketing, Merchandising, Legal, Internal and External Communications, Operations, Logistics.