Marketing Internship 2027

Internship - 2027 Undergraduate Marketing Intern (Maplewood, MN)

The role of Undergraduate Marketing Intern is intended to start in Summer 2027.

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Interns typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 10-12 week assignment. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

A Look Inside 3M Marketing

As a 3M Marketing Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your marketing skills to support sponsorships, brand partnerships, and experiential initiatives that elevate 3M’s presence and business impact. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced marketing professionals on high-visibility programs that drive brand engagement, strengthen customer relationships, and create memorable experiences for key audiences. This internship is designed to provide you with a comprehensive onboarding experience, along with coaching and support from seasoned marketers, as you expand your knowledge and expertise. Projects may include sponsorship activation, event marketing, hospitality programs, partnership strategy, guest experience planning, brand storytelling, and other strategic initiatives that showcase 3M in the marketplace. These foundational assignments can pave the way for a rewarding career in marketing.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Undergraduate Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

Executive & Administrative Support

• Support executive operations and key leadership deliverables to ensure seamless event execution.
• Provide administrative and organizational support across reporting, coordination, and daily business functions.
• Manage post-event communications and access control processes for key stakeholders and venues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Impact

• Contribute to projects that address real business challenges and drive meaningful results.
• Partner with sales, product development, and cross-functional teams to support aligned marketing strategies.

Ticketing & Guest Management

• Manage ticket requests and allocations through TicketManager and the 3M Open planning platform.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding ticketing, logistics, and event processes.
• Support registration updates for key events.
• Coordinate ticketing and hospitality logistics for Twins games, concerts, and pre-tournament events.

Hospitality & Premium Guest Experience

• Assist in executing premium hospitality experiences for the 3M Open, including tent operations and guest-facing spaces.
• Coordinate check-in areas, seating layouts, guest flow, and food and beverage service.
• Ensure bars, lounges, and viewing areas are guest-ready and aligned with a premium experience.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and recommend service improvements.

Event Operations & Execution

• Provide on-site event support including guest check-in, troubleshooting, volunteer coordination, and runner duties.
• Lead volunteer scheduling and communications for the 3M Brand Experience.
• Support execution of the Partner Program Pro-Am and other tournament events.
• Assist with venue setup and tear-down, including physical event support up to 20 lbs.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license for transportation-related responsibilities.

Brand Management & Logistics

• Capture and organize branded asset photography for post-event recap materials.
• Contribute ideas for floor plans, activations, and event logistics.
• Maintain run-of-show documents and coordinate operational details across programs and stakeholders.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited institution.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Marketing, IT, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Completed a minimum of junior year (6 semesters) by the start of the internship.
• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Completion of two of the required classes in the major, minor, or concentration.
• Strong time management skills, ability to analyze and solve complex problems, communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Strong aptitude and desire for a career in marketing.

Work Location

• This role has an on-site working model, with employees working at least four (4) days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN.
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic travel.
• 3M provides eligible interns with a housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Resources for You

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Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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