Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Are you a current undergraduate student who is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion? Are you looking for a Corporate Affairs Internship for the summer of 2024? If you've got an appetite for an exciting career, apply now for Nestlé's 2023 virtual Diversity Leadership Symposium (DLS)! It's a three-day, professional development and hiring event, taking place from August 15-17, 2023, for college students of diverse backgrounds! If selected to participate in the symposium, you will learn about Nestle’s winning culture, network with peers & current Nestlé employees, and interview for our 2024 Nestlé USA Corporate Affairs Internship Program! 

What to expect from the 2023 Diversity Leadership Symposium:

• Gain valuable exposure to life and careers at Nestlé and discover how a diverse and inclusive environment fuels career growth
• Network with business leaders and develop relationships with peers from universities across the nation while participating in engaging experiences
• Interview for our 2024 Nestlé USA Corporate Affairs Internship, with a chance to return to school with an internship offer in hand

What to expect from the Corporate Affairs Internship:

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 is 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 the work you have done 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 2024 and June 2025.

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 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.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.  In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.  Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.