Marketing Strategy Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery retailer, is hiring a Marketing Intern for its Marketing department at the Grimes office for the summer of 2027. The internship suits students majoring in marketing or journalism who want hands-on experience in a creative marketing team covering branding, advertising, strategic planning, direct marketing, promotions and events.

Key responsibilities

• Help manage and track creative projects and deadlines.
• Use research to find insights into the marketplace, consumers and the brand to support strategy, messaging and program development.
• Write marketing plans.
• Help plan, communicate and manage marketing requirements for department projects and promotions.
• Assist in coordinating promotions and special events.
• Assist marketing managers with special projects.

Required profile

• College student majoring in marketing or advertising.
• Relevant coursework required.
• Junior or senior status.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, project management and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, flexibility in a fast pace, ability to handle several projects and deadlines at once, and ability to build team relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.