Marketing Intern

PFG | Performance Good Group
Virginia, United StatesPosted Oct 9, 2026
Marketing

About the role

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

[https://dam.pfgc.com/transform/7311e1ff-e4ac-4dbb-b063-3e66a5795319/PFG_FamilyLogo_2025] Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Marketing Intern

Looking to gain hands-on marketing experience with a Fortune 100 food company?

At Performance Food Group, interns don't sit on the sidelines. You'll work on a meaningful project tied to real business needs, partner with leaders across the organization, and gain exposure to one of the largest food distribution companies in North America.

Marketing at PFG is about connecting people with our brands, customers, and business. As a Marketing Intern, you will support projects that build brand awareness, strengthen customer engagement, and enhance internal communications while gaining firsthand experience in marketing strategy and execution.

We welcome students from all majors, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. If you're excited to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Support content development for digital and internal communications
  • Assist with digital marketing initiatives and event support
  • Conduct market research and analyze marketing data
  • Develop recommendations and present project findings to business leaders

Why This Internship Stands Out

  • Own a real business project
  • Dedicated supervisor and mentor
  • Exposure to senior leaders
  • Intern professional development series
  • Corporate Run
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Networking events
  • Final project presentation

Internship Details

  • Internship Duration: June 1, 2027 – August 13th, 2027
  • Compensation: $22/hour
  • Major(s): Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Business,

Digital Media, Graphic Design, or related field

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Rising Junior or Rising Senior

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong writing, organization, and creative problem-solving skills

Must be located near Richmond, Virginia

Authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Rising Senior

Minimum GPA of 3.0

EEO STATEMENT

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy [http://pfgc.com/Policy]; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster [http://pfgc.com/Poster] and supplement [http://pfgc.com/Supplement]; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement [http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency].

Similar internships