Intern-Marketing (Spring 2026)

*The Coborn's Inc. Internship will start June 1st, 2026 and end August 7th, 2026!

If you're energized by creative problem-solving, brand storytelling, and understanding what inspires guests to engage, this internship is a great fit. Join us as a Marketing Intern and spend ten weeks working with a team that brings our brand to life across digital channels, in-store experiences, and community outreach.

You'll take part in hands-on project work, cross-department collaboration, and mentorship opportunities that help you build confidence and grow your marketing skillset. By the end of the summer, you'll have real project experience and a clearer sense of the direction you want your career to take.

• Contribute to work within a designated marketing area, such as digital content, social media, brand strategy, design, or community engagement.

• Support key campaigns and projects that align with Coborn's brand strategy and communication goals.

• Take part in day-to-day workflow to gain a deeper understanding of how marketing supports the broader business and shapes the guest experience.

• Partner with a small team of interns (2-3) to complete a cross-functional strategic project.

• Research trends, analyze insights, and develop creative marketing recommendations rooted in data and guest behavior.

• Present your project findings to the Operating Committee at the end of the program.

• Participate in job shadows with leaders across the organization to see how marketing intersects with operations, merchandising, HR, IT, and more.

• Visit retail and non-retail locations to observe how marketing initiatives show up for guests in real time.

• Attend cross-functional learning sessions that build business knowledge and encourage collaboration.

• Complete weekly learning activities, including readings, talks, and guided reflections.

• Join large-group sessions led by the Learning & Development team featuring leadership topics, guest speakers, and business insights.

• Build core professional skills through workshops focused on communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation effectiveness.

• Meet weekly with an assigned mentor for coaching, feedback, and career-focused conversations.

• Connect regularly with a department lead to review progress on projects and learning goals.

• Work with the L&D team throughout the summer to track growth and ensure a meaningful experience.

Our remarkable employees are at the center of everything we do. At Coborn's, we focus on creating a workplace that's supportive, rewarding, and full of opportunities to grow. As an employee-owned company, we're proud to invest in our team members and their futures.

We offer a variety of benefits to both full-time and part-time employees, including:

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, plus franchise-specific discounts at company-owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert & Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus.

• DailyPay access for early wage availability.

• PTO/Vacation and paid floating holidays, plus time and a half for hours worked on company-recognized holidays.

• Paid military leave.

• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards, in-store vouchers, and years-of-service awards.

• Health and wellness programs, challenges, and resources.

• Employee Assistance Program with unlimited phone support and up to five free in-person counseling sessions per situation each year.

• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, technology, insurance, entertainment, and more.

• Tools and opportunities for professional growth and development.

• 401(k) plan options with a company match of up to 20% of the first 5% contributed.

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

• Education benefits including tuition discounts and scholarship opportunities.

• Additional optional benefits such as vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.

If you're hired or promoted into a full-time role, you'll also have access to:
Medical and dental coverage, HSA and FSA options, tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, paid family caregiver leave, company-paid life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability insurance.

Education and Experience

Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program aligned with the internship focus area

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience-both in-store and online-focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor, and Captain Jack's brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.