Job Information
Publix Intern - Marketing Project Management Office in Lakeland, Florida
31811BR
Position Title:
Intern - Marketing Project Management Office
Department:
Marketing
Location:
Lakeland, FL
Description:
Program Introduction
At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource— our associates. The Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunity in the workplace through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge.
Since the inception of the program in 2007, Publix empowers interns to share, lead, and implement their creative ideas, projects, and unique contributions towards our organization and the communities we serve.
Over the course of 10 weeks, interns are immersed in consequential department projects which allow them to apply academic concepts learned in the classroom to a real-world, corporate setting. The intern cohort participates in several exclusive events including meeting with Publix executives, volunteering in a local community service event, touring manufacturing and distribution facilities, and giving an end-of-summer presentation to Publix leaders. This summer, the program will occur from May 19 through July 25 at our company facilities in Lakeland, Florida. Interns are offered competitive pay and are generally expected to work onsite 40 hours per week, although this varies by department. Additionally, we partner with Florida Southern College to provide free housing for our out-of-town interns.
Come join an organization consistently ranked as a great place to work and make valuable contributions through an inimitable experience helping you grow professionally and personally. Add your story to the Publix legacy and apply today.
* This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Position Overview
The Marketing Project Management Office is responsible for managing marketing campaigns using project management knowledge and principles to actively manage campaigns against defined objectives and goals. We are problem solvers that continuously mitigate project development and execution risks by developing solutions and maintaining communication with internal and external project stakeholders and suppliers on project status, resourcing, and opportunities to ensure projects meet objectives and are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Within the department, the intern will have several responsibilities.
What you’ll do
manage Marketing campaigns supporting advertising, product packaging, and/or store environment under the supervision of a seasoned project manager
support project managers in managing schedules and milestones
execute campaign and project audits to ensure compliance
utilize project management system (MRM) and Microsoft Office products to perform related duties in support of project efforts, including project workflows, timelines, and schedule monitoring and adjustments
support project meetings by scheduling meetings, assist with project communication, document meeting minutes, recaps and project action/task items
attend stakeholder meetings to help coordinate campaign and project needs as requested
manage all projects assigned and work with internal teams as needed
ensure a consultative and professional approach to all project management tasks
escalate issues as appropriate to the Marketing Project Management Office leadership
help coordinate development, integration, and production tasks with relevant teams internally
Req ID:
31811BR
Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm
Facility:
Lak Publix Corporate Office B003
State:
Florida
Frequency of Pay:
Weekly
Travel Frequency:
0%
Additional Information:
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Address:
3300 Publix Corporate Parkway
City:
Lakeland
Required Qualifications:
must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or
if graduating from a bachelor's degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or
if graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester)
must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or Project Management and be a current sophomore or above (rising junior or above as of the program start in Summer 2025) or a graduate student
basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams
excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and listening skills
understand the project management processes and methodology
ability to manage multiple projects start to end, on time
ability to learn quickly and manage a high-volume workload
ability to handle confidential matters
adeptness at building authentic relationships with various stakeholders
highly organized and able to prioritize workload effectively
extremely motivated and dedicated with great attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
ability to be proactive versus reactive
ability to collaborate with others, using strong interpersonal skills to observe, listen and communication to cross-functional team members
ability to be flexible and adapt easily
ability to complete projects with limited supervision
interest in project management
basic MAC OS skills
Potential Annual Base Pay:
NA
Zip Code:
33811-3311
Benefits Information:
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
Paycheck direct deposit
Credit union
Starting Pay Range:
18.00 to 24.85