Marketing Intern

Job Overview:

We’re looking for a motivated and curious Marketing Intern who is excited to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of marketing disciplines. This role is designed to provide broad exposure to how a retail marketing team operates day-to-day supporting real campaigns and learning how strategy comes to life across channels.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to explore multiple areas of marketing rather than specialize in just one, while building practical skills and working alongside cross-functional teams.

This internship program offers current college students a hands‑on opportunity to explore Cub and gain exposure to the core functions of our organization. Designed to bridge academic learning with real‑world application, the program provides a robust educational experience for undergraduates.

• Support weekly and seasonal campaigns (circular, digital, in-store)
• Learn how customer-facing promotions are planned and executed
• Gain exposure to customer behavior and traffic driving strategies

• Assist with social media and digital campaign execution
• Support email/CRM initiatives and basic reporting
• Coordinate digital assets (banners, website updates)

• Assist with social/content ideas and basic copywriting
• Support asset organization and light creative production tasks
• Help with formatting/resizing creative for digital and print

• Collaborate with merchandising, operations, and agency partners
• Learn how campaigns come together across teams and channels

Performs other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Degree / Major:
  Junior or Senior in a Marketing/Advertising, Business, Communications, or related college program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior (minimum of 60 credits completed by the start of the program)

• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  ~16 hours/week during the 10–12 week internship beginning Fall of 2026
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; creative mindset with a willingness to contribute ideas
• Basic familiarity with social media platforms; design tools are a plus (but not required)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude
• Competency
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, discretion, and high ethical standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams, is required.
• The role involves creating and managing data in Excel, preparing clear and professional documents in Word, building presentations, and collaborating effectively through Microsoft Teams and other productivity tools.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

• This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office up to 3 days per week. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required.

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

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