Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, and they are seeking a Marketing Intern for their tailored 12-week summer internship program. The intern will work on impactful project-based assignments within the marketing division, gaining exposure to various segments and developing foundational skills for a career in marketing.
Responsibilities
You will be given impactful project-based assignments that directly align with business objectives
These projects could include exposure, within our marketing division, across various segments including targeted development in these areas:
How you create and capture through brand and product marketing
How Creative and Content Creation drives business today and tomorrow
How Process, Planning and communication improve work
How Dealership and Sales Channels impact our business
As a Polaris intern it is important that you embrace the adventure and remain open to any placement opportunity
By being adaptable, you will gain diverse experiences and develop a broader skill set, which are essential for your professional development and success within Polaris
You will participate in intentional programming and professional development offerings such as:
You are paired with one of our DP associates for mentor support throughout your 12-weeks
Weekly functional and centralized learning sessions to broaden your knowledge base, both within and beyond your program
Intentional time with peers and leaders at Polaris to build your professional network
Internal case study designed to promote cross functional development where you and your team will present creative and practical solutions to a real ‘Polaris’ problem to our executive leadership
You participate in our 3-day event in our Wyoming, MN office
This immersive experience brings together all US interns and DPs for professional development, structured networking, a DP graduation event, inspiring executive speakers, and a thrilling team ride on some of your favorite Polaris vehicles
Opportunity to get involved in your local community
Present to our senior level leaders to showcase your career aspirations and recap your internship experience
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a bachelor's/ master's degree in Marketing, Strategic Communications, or other related business degree with an emphasis in Marketing with an intended graduation date between August 2027-May 2029
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Must be able to commit to a full 12-week internship, working 40 hours per week, within one of the following date ranges: May 17th – August 6th, 2027 or May 31st – August 20th, 2027
Willing and able to relocate
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future
Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office
Previous experience with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word)
Preferred
Previous Internship/Co-op experience or involvement in relevant projects
Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership
Strong interest in long-term career development and participation in leadership development programs
Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom
Completion of at least two years of university coursework
Strong Communication (both written and verbal including strong presentation skills)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, multi-tasking environment
Strong organizational and project management skills
Benefits
Mentorship: you are paired with one of our DP associates for mentor support throughout your 12-weeks.
Programming Hours: weekly functional and centralized learning sessions to broaden your knowledge base, both within and beyond your program.
Networking: intentional time with peers and leaders at Polaris to build your professional network.
Intern Innovation Challenge: internal case study designed to promote cross functional development where you and your team will present creative and practical solutions to a real ‘Polaris’ problem to our executive leadership.
Early Talent Summit Week: you participate in our 3-day event in our Wyoming, MN office. This immersive experience brings together all US interns and DPs for professional development, structured networking, a DP graduation event, inspiring executive speakers, and a thrilling team ride on some of your favorite Polaris vehicles.
Community Engagement: opportunity to get involved in your local community.
Final Presentations: present to our senior level leaders to showcase your career aspirations and recap your internship experience.
Intern Relocation Assistance: Polaris offers a relocation program for interns who qualify through our mobility vendor.
Intern Relocation Assistance qualification: your home address must be 35 miles or more from the office where you will be working.
Intern Relocation Assistance benefit: Benefits include a lump sum (grossed up to offset tax liability).
Intern Relocation Assistance benefit: access to a relocation counselor to explain the resources available to you and aid in securing short-term housing available to you.
Intern Relocation Assistance responsibilities: daily transportation to/from the office.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
