2026 Marketing Operations Intern - Grand Rapids, MI

Steelcase
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
901 44th Street Southeast (Show on map)
Oct 01, 2025
General Information Country: USA State: Michigan City: Grand Rapids Office Location: PO Box 1967 - - - - - Date posted: 30-Sep-2025 Business Function: Marketing Position Type: Intern Description We are hiring a Marketing Operations Intern to provide support of the initiatives, projects and programs led by the Office of Marketing (Marketing Services, Launch, Portfolio Management and Business Operations). This will include working on critical business processes, systems architecture, communication platforms and change management. Interns will have the opportunity to work with many different departments, including marketing, finance, and IT. What You Will Be Doing: Evaluates opportunities for efficiency and targets those opportunities with greatest potential for positive business results. Gather and analyze information on complex issues. apply data analytics, user surveys, and other practices of the project management discipline. Effectively support the establishment of procedures to resolve problems, drive decision making and foster cross collaborative teamwork. Have a mix of project-based work and monthly/quarterly assignments which ensure a range of experiences and learning opportunities. Work with and gain exposure to a wide variety of groups at Steelcase (e.g., finance, marketing, communications, product/data management, sales, market research, IT). This internship will provide you the opportunity to expand your analytical and problem-solving skills, challenge yourself to analyze data and then articulate insights, and enhance your written interpersonal skills. Your Future Team: Your team is grounded in trust where everyone's voice is heard, and everyone contributes to the processing of ideas. We are forward-facing in our mission and in our mutual development. We have significant experience in business development, innovation, marketing, sales, product development, research, engineering, vertical markets, core markets, and developing skilled teams. We approach problems through a design thinking + data-driven approach. Who You Are: Required Skills and Competencies Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a nationally accredited program. Actively enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship or co-op position. Preferred majors for this position: Finance, Accounting, and/or Marketing Preferred academic standing for this position: Rising Sophomore - May 2028 Graduate and Rising Junior - May 2027 Graduate Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.The company will not offer sponsorships or work visas now or in the future for this role. This position involves frequent local travel and reliable transportation is required Preferred Skills and Competencies Preferred major/concentration: Business, Finance or Accounting, MIS, Economics Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearly. Demonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learning. Experience working a team-based environment Ability to work 15 - 20 hours per week during the school year and full time during the summer Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and Sharepoint Why People Choose to Work with Us: At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities. As a Steelcase intern, you will gain real-world, hands-on experience and be treated as an equal member of the team from day one. You will be welcomed into a family network that extends beyond your business function into an interdisciplinary network of experts in their fields. Who We Are: Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. Our Approach to Hybrid Work: At Steelcase, we know that work matters and can provide people with a deep sense of purpose. The workplace offers us a shared space designed for community, innovation and learning, a place to connect and conduct our most meaningful work. As such, our office is the primary hub for doing work, but by no means is it the only place. Steelcase employees have always had a say in where they work - whether that is in the office, at home, or somewhere in between. We will continue to maintain this practice as part of our larger hybrid work strategy. Our employees know their working style best, which is why they have the choice and control to choose how and where they work. This belief extends beyond just working on or off-campus, but also to where our employees work within our office. Because our life's work is to create the best workplaces, our employees benefit from that expertise and quality in our own spaces. While flexibility varies by role and team, we support choice and control for our employees so they can choose the best place to do their best work. What Matters to Us: More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a strong and inclusive workforce., and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com. Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years. If you're interested in Steelcase, but this isn't the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise. #LI-NC2 #Internship #LI-Onsite #Marketing #General_Business #Accounting