Marketing Internship

KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections

College Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors…We’re looking for you!

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships, and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

We’re looking for a Marketing Intern for Summer of 2024 that is serious about a career in manufacturing. If you are willing to learn from the best, and have a desire to participate in the growth of some of the fastest growing brands in the candy & confections industry, you’ve stumbled onto the right job.

The Opportunity

As a Marketing Intern, you’ll work closely with our Director of Marketing, Sales Team, Commercialization, Employment Brand Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator and Graphics Team.

Projects you may participate in include Marketing Trends Research, WeFest Marketing Management, Branded Innovation sessions, Manage PR Requests, Social & Digital Media Audit, Website Audit & Updates, Local Events and Influencer Campaigns/Shipments.

You will learn things like:

• Innovation and creativity
• Goal setting and KPI measurement
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication
• Teamwork and leadership

What you’ll need to be successful at KLN Family Brands/Kenny’s Candy & Confections:

• At least a Sophomore in college pursuing a degree in Marketing or a related field
• The ability to dedicate 10-12 weeks to the internship program for the Summer of 2024
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a team atmosphere and be a great co-worker
• The ability to work on-site at our Perham, MN facility for the Summer

Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion for our business may have the opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.

Pay for this position will be a percentage of industry standards based on typical full-time starting salaries, and will depend on your year in school and your timeline to graduation.