Consumer Insights Specialist Internships
Consumer insights specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working consumer researchers and analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Macy's, Henkel, and Corewell Health among the employers posting roles now.
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Works in a collaborative team environment with direction and support from teammates. Responsible for helping the team coordinate market research and analyze survey data. This includes helping to send surveys to members, as well as analyzing data and verbatim comments.
Essential Functions
- Maintains accountability for completing support tasks as directed.
- Maintains clear and appropriate documentation of actions taken.
- Analyzes department processes and other Corewell Health systems encountered and makes recommendations improvements, as appropriate.
- Participates in quality monitoring activities and process improvement activities.
- Communicates, collaborates, and acts as a team player with others to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
- Analyzes member survey data and verbatims
- Initiates phone calls pertaining to survey data
Required
- Enrolled in a university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in area of accountability.
- May also be a recent graduate from an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program.
- Ability to communicate well and work well in a team setting.
- Strong computer skills, including Excel, Power Point experience
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
SITE - Priority Health - 1241 E BeltlineAve NE - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Customer Experience and Insights - PH Managed Benefits
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Variable
Days Worked
Monday to Friday Variable
Weekend Frequency
N/A
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Job Summary
Works in a collaborative team environment with direction and support from teammates. Responsible for helping the team coordinate market research and analyze survey data. This includes helping to send surveys to members, as well as analyzing data and verbatim comments.
Essential Functions
- Maintains accountability for completing support tasks as directed.
- Maintains clear and appropriate documentation of actions taken.
- Analyzes department processes and other Corewell Health systems encountered and makes recommendations improvements, as appropriate.
- Participates in quality monitoring activities and process improvement activities.
- Communicates, collaborates, and acts as a team player with others to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
- Analyzes member survey data and verbatims
- Initiates phone calls pertaining to survey data
Required
- Enrolled in a university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in area of accountability.
- May also be a recent graduate from an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program.
- Ability to communicate well and work well in a team setting.
- Strong computer skills, including Excel, Power Point experience
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
SITE - Priority Health - 1241 E BeltlineAve NE - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Customer Experience and Insights - PH Managed Benefits
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Variable
Days Worked
Monday to Friday Variable
Weekend Frequency
N/A
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Consumer Insights Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Consumer Insights Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large consumer goods and market research firms open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Checking listings at the start of each semester and applying immediately when a role appears puts you ahead of candidates who wait until spring.
Build a research portfolio before you apply
Consumer insights hiring teams want evidence you can design and analyze, not just describe it. Document two or three self-directed or coursework projects showing your survey design, data analysis, or consumer report work, with the tools you used. Published write-ups, shared presentation decks, or linked reports give recruiters something concrete to review beyond your resume.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured consumer insights programs tied directly to your university, and professors with industry connections often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many internships never reach campus recruiting channels and go to candidates who apply on their own.
Practice your consumer insights interview format out loud
Consumer insights intern screens typically combine a case or business problem walkthrough with questions about your research process and analytical reasoning. Practice talking through your approach out loud before the interview, not just rehearsing answers silently. Interviewers weigh how you frame a research question and structure your thinking as much as the final recommendation you land on.
Target structured consumer insights programs at larger companies
Several large consumer goods, media, and retail companies run cohort-based consumer insights internship programs built to train people new to the field, rotating interns through research, analytics, and strategy teams. These programs recruit months before smaller employers and fill in the first wave, so identify the ones that fit your background and get applications in early.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 0% of the consumer insights specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you are only reviewing roles you can actually take. Filtering first saves time and keeps you focused on applying rather than evaluating logistics for every opening.
Consumer Insights Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a consumer insights specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio of documented research projects, surveys, or analysis write-ups gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where consumer insights recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a consumer insights specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early return-offer decisions are made in that company's cycle. Position for one by delivering on your project scope, but don't count on it when evaluating the opportunity.
When should I apply for consumer insights specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large consumer goods, media, and research firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role appears gives you the best shot at structured cohort programs.
Are consumer insights specialist internships paid?
Most professional consumer insights specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at very small firms or nonprofit organizations, so check each listing individually before applying.
What should a consumer insights specialist internship resume include?
Lead with two or three documented projects, not work history. For consumer insights roles, that means research projects with the tools used (survey platforms, data analysis software, presentation decks) and links to published analyses, case studies, or reports where available. Add relevant coursework in market research, statistics, or consumer behavior. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote consumer insights specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the consumer insights specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a consumer insights rotational internship program?
Some large consumer goods, retail, and media companies run structured rotational internship programs that place interns across multiple research or analytics teams over a single summer. These programs are designed for people new to the field and offer broader exposure than a single-team placement. They recruit early, are competitive, and fill in the first wave of applications each cycle.
Can international students get consumer insights specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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