Internship - 2026 Undergraduate Marketing Intern (Maplewood, MN)

Job Description:

Internship - 2026 Undergraduate Marketing Intern (Maplewood, MN)

The role of Undergraduate Marketing Intern is intended to start in Summer 2026.

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 fol