Communications Summer Apprentice at Conagra Brands in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America's leading branded food companies!

Our apprenticeship program will introduce you to the world of consumer-packaged goods with the goal of cooking up an interest in future career opportunities and allowing you to make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment. Come work for a company known for iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!

What Can You Expect from Your Experience?

You will be immersed into Conagra Brands and our Communications Organization for 11 weeks.

As a communications apprentice at Conagra, you will support the full Communications Team including Brand Communications & Content, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications and Community Investment &Foundation. This will expose you to many aspects of communications and marketing including media relations, social media, content creation and report and collateral writing.

To enhance your overall understanding of our company, we will provide opportunities to network with peers and leaders to gain experience with the scope of career paths available at Conagra Brands.

When: May 27 - August 8, 2025

Location: Chicago, Merchandise Mart

Schedule: Individual should expect to work 40 hours/week

Why should you join our team?

• Our apprentice compensation starts at $20/hr.


• You'll receive professional development during the apprenticeship.


• Network with and learn from our leaders across the company.


• Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday.

Is this apprenticeship right for you?

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of promoting the most energized, highest impact culture in the food industry. If you are craving an opportunity to make a difference and be empowered to kick start your professional career in a refuse-to-lose environment, then we want to meet you! We encourage you to discover your potential and we will provide you with unparalleled opportunities to make a difference.

Do you have what it takes?

• You are enrolled in a degree program with at least 1 semester remaining OR are an undergraduate senior pursing a master's degree after the apprenticeship program concludes.


• Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing or related major preferred.


• Communication Skills: Prepare and present results, both written & oral, to supervisor.


• You are located in the Chicagoland area and can accommodate a hybrid schedule with four days in the office each week.Please note: This position does not provide relocation or housing assistance.
  

We want you to bring your whole self to work and value diversity and inclusion:

• Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+


• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index


• Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine


• Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation's 50 most civic-minded companies


• Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

Hourly Rate: $20-28

Our Intern Benefits:

As a Conagra intern, you get paid holidays, relocation and housing assistance. During your time with us, you'll have access to learning and development live sessions, as well as tools like LinkedIn Learning. You will also travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration.

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is oneofNorth America'sleadingbranded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye,Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visitwww.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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