Marketing Intern; Year-Round

Marketing Intern (Year-Round)

IP Corporation - Corporate Office

Vadnais Heights, MN

Year-Round Internship Program (Full-Time Summer / Part-Time Academic Year)

What is IP Corporation?

IP Corporation is a family-owned group of manufacturing and distribution companies serving the composites, cast polymer, coatings, and advanced materials industries. Our operating companies-Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites (NAC), Molding Products, and HK Research-are recognized for innovation, reliability, and strong customer partnerships.

Our corporate office in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota supports enterprise-wide marketing, communications, and brand initiatives across all operating companies. We are committed to developing future marketing professionals by providing hands-on experience, meaningful projects, and exposure to a multi-brand, B2B manufacturing organization.

What You'll Do as a Marketing Intern:

As a Marketing Intern at IP Corporation's corporate office, you will support marketing initiatives across digital, content, branding, and internal communications throughout the year. You'll collaborate with corporate and operating company stakeholders to help execute marketing strategies that support business growth, employer branding, and customer engagement.

This year-round internship is designed to provide real-world marketing experience in a professional, fast-paced environment, with increased responsibility and learning opportunities over time.

What You Can Expect to Do in This Role:

* Assist with content creation for internal and external communications (emails, newsletters, intranet, Linked In, etc.)

* Support employer branding, recruiting marketing, and employee engagement initiatives

* Help manage and update marketing materials, presentations, and digital assets

* Assist with social media planning, posting, and performance tracking

* Support event coordination, trade show preparation, or internal campaigns as needed

* Conduct basic research and data analysis to support marketing initiatives

* Collaborate with marketing, HR, and business stakeholders across operating companies

* Learn about B2B marketing, brand management, and marketing strategy in a manufacturing environment

* Develop professional skills in communication, project management, teamwork, and time management

Work Schedule:

* Summer:
Full-time hours (typically 40 hours per week)

* Academic Year (Fall/Spring):
Part-time, approximately 4-6 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules

What We Are Looking For :

Required Qualifications:

* Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field

* Interest in marketing, branding, communications, or digital media

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects

* Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)

Preferred (but Not Required):

* Experience with social media platforms (especially Linked In)

* Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar

* Prior internship, part-time work, or project experience

* Creativity, initiative, and a willingness to learn

Why Intern with IP Corporation?

* Hands-on marketing experience - not busywork

* Year-round exposure to real marketing initiatives and projects

* Supportive mentors invested in your professional growth

* Stable, family-owned company with a strong, growing brand

* Opportunity to return for future internships or full-time roles

Pay Transparency:

Hourly Compensation: $25.00

Hours and schedule are flexible and can be adjusted based on academic requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

IP Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

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