2026 Internship - Brand Product and Partnerships

Holland America Summer Internship Program

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey. The Holland America Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid (remote) summer internship opportunity designed to provide exposure and insight to professional careers in the amazing leisure travel, cruise industry. The selected interns will work on departmental projects as well as participate in professional development and enrichment activities.

Program runs 10 weeks from June 15th - August 21st.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program (where they are at least a rising junior) or in a graduate / Ph.D. program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2026.

Undergraduate - $25.00 / hr, Graduate - $35.00 / hr, Ph.D. - $45.00 / hr

Intern Project Details

As our Brand Product and Partnerships Intern, you'll be supporting strategic marketing initiatives by conducting product and market research to inform messaging and campaign development. You will also assist in content planning and calendar management to ensure cohesive and timely brand communications across platforms. This role offers hands-on experience in brand strategy, storytelling, and the operational processes that drive successful brand partnership campaigns. You will help maintain organizational tools and documents, supporting the team in tracking deliverables and timelines and will also assist with administrative tasks such as meeting coordination, note-taking, and asset organization to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product research to support product brand messaging, product campaign development and creative.
• Assist in content planning and calendar management to ensure timely and cohesive brand communications across platforms.
• Support brand partnership initiatives by helping coordinate deliverables, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to the development of creative messaging by synthesizing research insights and supporting brainstorming sessions.
• Maintain organizational tools and documentation to track campaign progress, content assets, and project milestones.
• Coordinate administrative tasks such as meeting scheduling, note-taking, and file management to support daily team operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams including creative, digital, and partnerships to align on campaign execution and brand consistency.
• Participate in team meetings and project reviews to provide updates, share insights, and learn from ongoing brand initiatives.
• Assist in compiling research findings into presentation-ready formats to inform brand strategy and campaign planning.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas and insights that align with brand goals and audience engagement strategies.
• Provide administrative support for team operations, including scheduling, note-taking, and follow-up documentation.

Requirements

Proficiency in MS office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint & MS Teams. Ability to work independently and in a group environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and team working skills. Ability to conduct research and synthesize findings clearly. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. The types of duties the students will perform will vary and may require some technical tasks, projects and / or work that may require specific proficiencies, technical abilities and / or computer skills.

Majors Preferred : Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Media Studies, Hospitality or Tourism Management, and English or Journalism

What You Can Expect

Gain valuable experience. Gain confidence. Explore a new career path. Opens the opportunity to a future full-time job after graduation. Develop and refine skills. Network with professionals in the field. Develop an understanding of the type of working environment, field and industry that align with your career goals. Obtain job-related skills and experiences that will enhance your qualifications for future opportunities.

Our 2026 application period will close on November 30, 2025.

Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com.