You know them as the food and beverage company behind many of your favorites like Stouffer’s, Nesquik, Toll House, and Lean Cuisine, as well as new discoveries like Sweet Earth and Essentia water. Across their organization, they’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is encouraged, and agility is the norm to delight their consumers every single day!

At Nestlé USA, interns are empowered to become a student of the business and deliver the best to their customers. They invite forward-thinking and courageous future leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial approach and start their growth journey.

If you are a current communications student wanting to gain first-hand experience in internal, external, digital, public/governmental affairs, and crisis communications at the world’s largest food and beverage company, this is the team for you.

About the Internship

What to expect

Our 12-week paid internship with the Corporate Affairs team is an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in strategic communications and advocacy to drive impact for our brands, business, and employees. Nestlé’s Corporate Affairs team comprises both Corporate Communication and Government Affairs. This fast-paced and dynamic team will challenge you to think differently about what it takes to deliver breakthrough communications that inspire action as well as the external advocacy necessary to achieve public policy outcomes. You will have hands-on involvement with a significant strategic initiative from start to finish and gain experience you won’t find in the classroom.

Our projects are challenging, engaging, and represent current business challenges that need a fresh perspective. You will showcase your work on your project at an end-of-internship presentation to senior leaders in the Corporate Affairs team. The internship experience also provides interaction with senior management and collaboration with team members across the business.

Interns experience life at Nestlé in a hands-on environment. We encourage students to question why we do things the way we do, provide fresh ideas, and have an impact. You’ll be part of the action and working from day 1.

After Your Internship

Our intern program is designed to bring High Achievers into the Corporate Affairs Team at Nestlé USA and is intended to be a feeder into a full-time position. High-performing summer interns may be eligible for open roles within the organization after graduation.

Education Requirements

Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in communications, public affairs, public relations, or a related field. Graduating between December 2023 and June 2024.

Showcases a strong level of academic success (Cumulative GPA 3.0+)

Preferred Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail  
  • Creative thinking with the ability to bring fresh, out-of-the-box ideas to the table to make our communications better and more impactful
  • Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment             
  • Strong track record of leadership in the collegiate setting

Perks

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Exposure to senior leadership through project presentation and mentoring
  • Volunteer in a community service opportunity with one of Nestlé’s partner organizations (e.g., Boys & Girls Club of America & Nestlé Adopt-A-School Program)
  • Potential employment opportunities after completion of degree

The Nestlé Companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment.

Arlington, VA, US, 22209

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