Internship – North America Foodservice Marketing
General Mills, Minneapolis, MN, United States
About the Role
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A MARKETING ASSOCIATE, FOODSERVICE INTERN AT GENERAL MILLS?
North America Foodservice (NAF) business segment competes in the growing away-from-home food market in the US and Canada. Our mission is to create growth away from home together for operators in diverse channels – including K-12 schools, colleges & universities, restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, hospitals, hotels and senior living facilities.
What Will I Do? Your NAF career will be built through different roles and assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform future Marketing leadership roles at General Mills.
Internship: 10-week summer experience at the World Headquarters (WHQ) in Minneapolis, MN that includes working on real and impactful Marketing projects across our different areas within NAF Marketing: Channel, Platform and Custom; in close interaction with cross-functional partners and leadership teams throughout the United States.
Onboarding and Development Experiences
1-2 weeks enhanced intern orientation and NAF & Marketing training
Foundational marketing skills and product knowledge through structured curriculum
Types of Potential Projects and Exposure
Active engagement on Marketing projects, each designed to build depth and breadth of understanding of Marketing and NAF’s brands and operators
Recommend core Marketing strategies and receive hands‑on experiences
Build relationships through cross‑functional projects, mentorships, and industry organizations
Presentation to senior leadership at the end of your internship
Performance Feedback
Two performance appraisals throughout the summer
Outcome
Possibility of receiving a Full‑Time offer for a NAF Marketing Associate role at WHQ
Where Will I Work? Minneapolis, MN
To learn more about our World Headquarters location and the surrounding area click here!
Is This You? Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, open to any major
Graduation dates December 2026 – June 2027
Preferred Qualifications
Business, Communications, Marketing and Liberal Arts majors
Foodservice and/or Hospitality experience
Strong interpersonal skills, high learning agility, analytical and decision‑making skills
Exemplary people, technical, and process leadership ready to take initiative and add value to their team
Benefits
Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2026: May 18 - July 24, 2026
Relocation and housing assistance (if eligible)
The hourly rate for this position is $25.00/hour. General Mills strives to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, and academic background. Beyond a competitive hourly rate, as a General Mills intern, you'll gain access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall development and wellbeing, including partially subsidized housing & relocation assistance (if applicable & requirements are met), a summer of learning and fun featuring networking opportunities with company leaders, comprehensive health benefits, wellbeing resources, and other valuable perks. Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and eligibility requirements.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.
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North America Foodservice (NAF) business segment competes in the growing away-from-home food market in the US and Canada. Our mission is to create growth away from home together for operators in diverse channels – including K-12 schools, colleges & universities, restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias, hospitals, hotels and senior living facilities.
What Will I Do? Your NAF career will be built through different roles and assignments, each designed to build the depth and breadth needed to transform future Marketing leadership roles at General Mills.
Internship: 10-week summer experience at the World Headquarters (WHQ) in Minneapolis, MN that includes working on real and impactful Marketing projects across our different areas within NAF Marketing: Channel, Platform and Custom; in close interaction with cross-functional partners and leadership teams throughout the United States.
Onboarding and Development Experiences
1-2 weeks enhanced intern orientation and NAF & Marketing training
Foundational marketing skills and product knowledge through structured curriculum
Types of Potential Projects and Exposure
Active engagement on Marketing projects, each designed to build depth and breadth of understanding of Marketing and NAF’s brands and operators
Recommend core Marketing strategies and receive hands‑on experiences
Build relationships through cross‑functional projects, mentorships, and industry organizations
Presentation to senior leadership at the end of your internship
Performance Feedback
Two performance appraisals throughout the summer
Outcome
Possibility of receiving a Full‑Time offer for a NAF Marketing Associate role at WHQ
Where Will I Work? Minneapolis, MN
To learn more about our World Headquarters location and the surrounding area click here!
Is This You? Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, open to any major
Graduation dates December 2026 – June 2027
Preferred Qualifications
Business, Communications, Marketing and Liberal Arts majors
Foodservice and/or Hospitality experience
Strong interpersonal skills, high learning agility, analytical and decision‑making skills
Exemplary people, technical, and process leadership ready to take initiative and add value to their team
Benefits
Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2026: May 18 - July 24, 2026
Relocation and housing assistance (if eligible)
The hourly rate for this position is $25.00/hour. General Mills strives to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, and academic background. Beyond a competitive hourly rate, as a General Mills intern, you'll gain access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall development and wellbeing, including partially subsidized housing & relocation assistance (if applicable & requirements are met), a summer of learning and fun featuring networking opportunities with company leaders, comprehensive health benefits, wellbeing resources, and other valuable perks. Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and eligibility requirements.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.
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