Event Coordinator/Policy Researcher Intern

Are you the "snack-obsessed" person in your friend group? Do you dream of turning your passion for snacks into something bigger… like a career? If you're a college student looking for a paid Spring 2026 internship, PIM Brands might just be your perfect match.

This 8 week immersive spring internship opportunity at PIM Brands is designed for rising senior students eager to elevate their skills, gain hands-on experience, build lasting professional connections, and work with some of the most iconic and beloved brands out there, including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks.

At PIM Brands, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Covered Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results - oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM Brands, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our Government Affairs Department. We are looking for a Event Coordinator & Policy Researcher Intern interested in starting a career at our Washington D.C. location.

Overview:

• Help plan and execute our annual PAC (Political Action Committee) trip to D.C. in April
• Research policy issues important to PIM Brands including trade, the federal sugar program, and FDA regulations
• Help develop supplier-based lobbying campaigns
• Help draft regulatory comment letters
• Help expand the company’s PAC participation
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Rising Senior in college/university, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or related field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• Strong business acumen and analytical ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and bias for action
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrated personal and professional values
  
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Ability to prepare, organize and oversee details needed to run a successful event
• Self starter with a demonstrated ability to sometimes work independently and meet deadlines.
• Resourceful, self-motivated and flexible approach to problem-solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Have access to local housing and reliable transportation
• Be able to work during our 8 week program, which is a 20 hour week, beginning March 2,2026 through at least April 30, 2026
  
  
  

It would be great if you also had

• Interest in federal government and public policy
• Knowledge of and passion for the Government Affairs business at PIM Brands
• Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry
• Leadership experience on or off campus
  
  
  

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 – $22.00 per hour. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Worksite

• The PIM Brands office is located in the Downtown area of Washington D.C
• This internship requires working on-site but flexibility can be granted on a case-by-case basis.
• Business casual dress
  
  
  

Awards & Accolades

• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• America’s Best Workplaces - 2026
• NJ Best Places to Work - 2025
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• Makers of Welch’s Fruit Snacks - #1 Fruit Snacks in U.S.
• 2024 Advocate of the Year Award
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market
  
  
  

Excited about this 2026 spring internship opportunity, please apply!

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all

resumes, and to find the best students for PIM Brands.

Thanks for your interest in working with us.

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer

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