About this position
Marketing Intern (Year-Round)
IP Corporation – Corporate Office
Vadnais Heights, MN
Year-Round Internship Program (Full-Time Summer / Part-Time Academic Year)
What is IP Corporation?
IP Corporation is a family-owned group of manufacturing and distribution companies serving the composites, cast polymer, coatings, and advanced materials industries. Our operating companies—Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites (NAC), Molding Products, and HK Research—are recognized for innovation, reliability, and strong customer partnerships.
Our corporate office in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota supports enterprise-wide marketing, communications, and brand initiatives across all operating companies. We are committed to developing future marketing professionals by providing hands-on experience, meaningful projects, and exposure to a multi-brand, B2B manufacturing organization.
What You’ll Do as a Marketing Intern:
As a Marketing Intern at IP Corporation’s corporate office, you will support marketing initiatives across digital, content, branding, and internal communications throughout the year. You’ll collaborate with corporate and operating company stakeholders to help execute marketing strategies that support business growth, employer branding, and customer engagement.
This year-round internship is designed to provide real-world marketing experience in a professional, fast-paced environment, with increased responsibility and learning opportunities over time.
What You Can Expect to Do in This Role:
Assist with content creation for internal and external communications (emails, newsletters, intranet, LinkedIn, etc.)
Support employer branding, recruiting marketing, and employee engagement initiatives
Help manage and update marketing materials, presentations, and digital assets
Assist with social media planning, posting, and performance tracking
Support event coordination, trade show preparation, or internal campaigns as needed
Conduct basic research and data analysis to support marketing initiatives
Collaborate with marketing, HR, and business stakeholders across operating companies
Learn about B2B marketing, brand management, and marketing strategy in a manufacturing environment
Develop professional skills in communication, project management, teamwork, and time management
Work Schedule:
Summer: Full-time hours (typically 40 hours per week)
Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Part-time, approximately 4–6 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules
What We Are Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field
Interest in marketing, branding, communications, or digital media
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)
Preferred (but Not Required):
Experience with social media platforms (especially LinkedIn)
Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
Prior internship, part-time work, or project experience
Creativity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
Why Intern with IP Corporation?
Hands-on marketing experience — not busywork
Year-round exposure to real marketing initiatives and projects
Supportive mentors invested in your professional growth
Stable, family-owned company with a strong, growing brand
Opportunity to return for future internships or full-time roles
Pay Transparency:
Hourly Compensation: $25.00
Hours and schedule are flexible and can be adjusted based on academic requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IP Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.
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