Summer Internship

Position: 2026 Summer Internship
Description

Central Specialty Pet, a division of Central Garden & Pet, is looking for qualified summer interns to join our team! Paid 10-week Summer 2026 Internship positions will reside in the Aquatics, Small Animal, Pet Bird and Wild Bird business segments at our Franklin, WI location.

Are you looking to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, real-world environment? We invite you to explore our diverse internship opportunities across various fields. Whether you're passionate about marketing, research/development, operations, or another area, our internships offer the chance to develop your skills, work alongside industry professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects. Apply now and take the first step towards building your future with us!

What can you expect to get out of this internship?

* You will be entrusted with challenging business projects.

* You will have the opportunity to own specific real-world projects that will have a direct impact on business results.

* You will also have the opportunity to work with passionate people and receive continuous coaching and mentoring from your manager and colleagues.

* Your will have the opportunity to work on products/brands that are fun and exciting.

* Our Summer Internships are designed to provide you with an outstanding learning experience and a realistic immersion of working full time at our company

These are some example projects you may work on as a Summer Intern:

* Co-lead development of new product concepts.

* Evaluate strategy of brand for a targeted market.

* Perform market & brand analysis.

* Support design & execution of marketing digital and /or social campaigns.

What are we looking for in you?

* Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from an accredited college or university.

* Prefer business or specific focus on marketing, finance, operations, or research & development.

* Genuine passion for growth and development required

* Have and maintain high academic standards with your education institution.

* Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Demonstrate excellent team leadership capabilities.

* Possess strengths with strategic and analytical thinking.

* Show evidence of passion, self-starting capabilities, and achievements in academic or non-academic activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

* This position pays $20 per hour depending on experience

* Hybrid Work Schedule. Onsite office in Franklin, WI

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger.

Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit  to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.