Hormel Foods – Corporate Communications Intern

Posted on 8/27/2025

Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods

Compensation Overview

$22/hr

Rochester, MN, USA

In Person

Corporate Communications Intern 

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food. — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Job Purpose: Corporate Communications Interns will work with communications leaders – getting exposure in diversified areas of a major corporation. 

 Responsibilities:

  • Exposure to CR and other communications segments
  • Hunger-related project work/research
  • Assist with Inclusion and Belonging communications/award opportunities
  • Conducting focus groups on some CR related topics

 Requirements:

  • Must graduate in August 2026, December 2026, May 2027 and major in Marketing, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Communications, or any other aligned degree program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position
  • Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
  • Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
  • Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products which may include but not limited to pork, beef, chicken, and peanuts.
  • This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace.

Location and Hours:

  • Hormel Foods Corporate Office Location(s) in Austin, MN

Compensation:  The starting rate for this role is $22.00 per hour.

Benefits: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Paid time off, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and more.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.