Polaris Inc. is a global powersports company that creates products and experiences empowering people to Think Outside. The Marketing Intern will complete impactful, project-based assignments across brand and product marketing, creative and content, go-to-market, and dealer and channel marketing while participating in professional development and networking programs.
Responsibilities
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
Being mobile and flexible will allow you to gain diverse experiences and make the most of your internship
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
Your responsibilities will include daily transportation to/from the office
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.
+ June 1st – 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
Eligibility for overtime
Mentorship: 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.
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: a 3-day event in our Wyoming, MN office bringing together all US interns and DPs for professional development, structured networking, a DP graduation event, inspiring executive speakers, and a team ride on Polaris vehicles.
Opportunity to get involved in your local community.
Final presentations to senior level leaders to showcase your career aspirations and recap your internship experience.
Upon completion of the internship program, those who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion to learn may be offered a returning internship or a full-time position, depending on eligibility.
Polaris offers a relocation program for interns who qualify through our mobility vendor. To qualify for these services, your home address must be 35 miles or more from the office where you will be working.
A lump sum grossed up to offset tax liability for qualifying interns under the relocation program.
Access to a relocation counselor to explain the resources available to qualifying interns and aid in securing short-term housing.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
