Marketing Intern-Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer 2027)

Starting Hourly Rate $26.00 per hour.

About us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn More about Target here.

About the internship

As a Marketing Intern, you'll gain a realistic preview of a career within Target Marketing. You'll contribute to work that helps connect Target's brand, products and experiences with our guests while learning how marketing strategies move from insights and ideas through planning, activation and measurement.

With guidance from marketing leaders and team members, you'll develop a deeper understanding of Target's guest, business and brand. You'll collaborate across teams, support the development and implementation of marketing initiatives, and use research and insights to help inform recommendations.

Internship assignments may support different areas within Marketing based on business needs. Throughout the experience, you'll receive training, coaching and opportunities to learn from cross-functional partners. You'll manage a defined project or body of work and conclude the internship by presenting your recommendations and learnings to leaders and partners.

What you'll do

• Support the development and execution of marketing strategies, campaigns and guest experiences.
• Gather and apply guest, market and business insights to inform recommendations and decisions.
• Contribute to project planning, presentations, briefs and other marketing deliverables.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Marketing, Creative, Media, Merchandising and other business areas.
• Coordinate project activities, manage priorities and help keep work on track.
• Lead an internship project from research and analysis through final presentation and recommendations.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, adaptability and accountability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About you

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Advertising, or a related field.
• Curiosity about Visual Merchandising (VM) and how it shapes the guest experience
• Interest in consumer marketing, brand strategy, retail, and guest engagement.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to gather insights, develop recommendations, and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Curious, adaptable, and comfortable navigating change and ambiguity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and an interest in learning new tools and technologies.
• Ability to begin a full-time position, if offered, starting Summer 2028.

Internship experience

This is an entry-level internship based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, beginning in Summer 2027. The program is designed to provide meaningful project ownership, broad exposure to Target Marketing, and development through training, mentorship, feedback and cross-functional partnership. Specific assignments may vary based on business needs while remaining connected to a consistent Marketing Intern profile.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit your request at target.com/targethr/hr-request. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.