Job Specifications
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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About the Company
PIM Brands, Inc. (PIM) is one of North America's premier makers of fruit snacks, confections, and other treats. PIM Brands has been ranked #10 amongst the top 60 candy companies in North America by Candy Industry Magazine and has been noted as one of the fastest growing CPG companies in the U.S. by Boston Consulting Group and IRI six times in the past ten years. At PIM Brands, our goal is simple: Delight consumers with delicious, high-quality snacks and confections. Our commitment is to develop, manufacture and market the hi...
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