United States-IL-WHQ - Chicago - Corporate Support Center - Willis Tower
Internship
Onsite
Intern
United Airlines is offering an internship opportunity for summer 2026 in their Kinective department, which focuses on enhancing customer loyalty through their MileagePlus program. Interns will work across various business functions including Data & Analytics, Partnerships, and Marketing, contributing to real projects that drive business growth and enhance customer engagement.
Responsibilities
Work with MileagePlus, Data & Analytics, Kinective Media, Partnerships, Co-Brand, and Kinective Marketing teams.
Contribute to loyalty program and member benefits initiatives.
Assist in data science and marketing analytics projects.
Support sales and travel partnerships efforts.
Engage in acquisition and retention strategies for co-brand cards.
Participate in marketing strategies for MileagePlus and Kinective Media.
Analyze customer data and identity for loyalty operations.
Assist in developing marketing strategies and go-to-market plans for new products and services.
Support events related to MileagePlus and Kinective Media.
Qualification
Required
Applicant must be a current undergraduate student graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; or other relevant experience
Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and ensure attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; must be comfortable talking to and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
Confident performing data analysis to arrive at insights and develop recommendations.
Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Position is based in Chicago, IL - must be able to relocate for internship duration
Start dates in May or June 2026
Passion to work for airline industry and curiosity for loyalty programs
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
SQL, Python, or other programming capabilities for the Data & Analytics team
Benefits
Unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly
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