Intern-Corporate Communications

Hormel Foods

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS —Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement —Inspired People. Inspired Food.™— to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe.

https://www.hormelfoods.com/


Position Details

Intern-Corporate Communications
Internship
Full-time
1/2/2025
Twin Cities Metro
Austin, MN

Job Purpose:

Corporate Communications Interns will work with communications leaders – getting exposure in diversified areas of a major corporation.

Responsibilities:

  • Exposure to CR and other communications segments 
  • Hunger-related project work/research 
  • Assist with Inclusion and Diversity communications/award opportunities 
  • Conducting focus groups on some CR related topics

Requirements:

  • Must graduate in August 2025, December 2025, May 2026 and major in Marketing, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Communications, or any other aligned degree program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred 
  • Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position 
  • Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit 
  • Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa 
  • Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products which may include but not limited to pork, beef, chicken, and peanuts. 
  • This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace.

Compensation/Benefits:

The starting rate for this role is $21.00. This position has a strong benefits package including 401(k)and match, Wellness Program, paid time off, paid housing allowance, and more.



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