Internship - North America Foodservice Marketing

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:

• Bachelors degree, open to any major

• Grad 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

HUNGRY FOR WHAT'S NEXT?

• 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. The pay for this role considers many factors, including, but not limited to, your degree program, major, and year in school. 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. This includes 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

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

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.