Job Description:

Job Description

Internship - 2026 Undergraduate Marketing Intern – Consumer Business Group (CBG)

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 environments to a 3M career.

About the Frontline Program:

The 3M Frontline Internship Summer Program offers qualified students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on the behalf of one of our Business Groups in a field sales internship position. For the 11-week assignment, the first 2 weeks will be spent attending an orientation and training program. Participants will then spend the remainder of the summer working in their assigned internship position. The internship runs from late May through August.

Interns work on projects that represent real challenges faced by 3M's business units and mirror the work conducted by full-time members of the department. Through networking and corporate-sponsored events, interns are exposed to many facets of 3M.

About Our Consumer Business Group (CBG):

At 3M, our Consumer Business provides innovative and high-quality products that enhance the daily lives of consumers around the world. Our portfolio includes a wide range of consumer-packaged products, from household essentials to personal care items, designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers. As an intern in this division, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact the development, marketing, and distribution of these products, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and consumer-focused environment.

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:

Working on projects that represent real challenges faced by 3M’s business units
Taking advantage of initial and ongoing training opportunities and exposure to senior leadership
Developing and displaying effective project management skills

Each internship will differ based on the 3M business group when the intern is placed. Projects can include any or all the following focus areas:

Consumer and Market Insights/Assessment: trend analysis; segmentation; customer insights; competitive analysis; brand analysis; digital marketing analysis
Financial Analysis: research, analyze and identify key insights from assessing internal and external data
Strategy Development: positioning strategy; brand strategy; value propositions; channel strategy; pricing strategy
Marketing Content Planning: message development; eMarketing and social media integration; creative strategy
Execution & Measurement/Project Management: program implementation; program measurement; optimization strategies; resource management

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have 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 or Business Analytics 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 class in the major, minor or concentration

Work Location: This Role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four (4) days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN. Maplewood, MN is primary location. However, potential for other locations across the US.

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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