Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
034984 2026 Greif Foundation Intern (Open)
Job Description:
Attention students!
Ready to ignite your career? Discover an exciting opportunity with Greif.
Greif offers a unique chance to learn, inspire, and make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always valued. As a leader in industrial packaging, Greif is dedicated to creating essential packaging solutions and delivering legendary customer service across more than 35 countries.
Awarded the prestigious 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, Greif is committed to sustainability and values its employees as colleagues. Our journey toward becoming the best-performing customer service company isn’t just about metrics; it’s about the people and strategies that define us.
Are you ready to shape your career journey in a company that is as unique as you? You've come to the right place.
Responsibilities:
The Greif Early Career Program offers corporate internship experience. Participants will undertake project-based assignments focused on the Greif Foundation.
An internship at Greif will enable you to:
- Apply academic knowledge to gain industry experience
- Access professional development opportunities and learning material
- Gain clarity on academic and career goals
- Assimilate into a corporate team environment
You will have the opportunity to:
- Support the administration and coordination of foundation grant processes and community sponsorship activations
- Engage with nonprofit organizations to support community impact initiatives and volunteer programs
- Assist in planning and executing grant announcement events, volunteer activities, and community engagement opportunities
- Prepare internal and external communications, presentations, and materials related to foundation and community investment programs
- Track campaign performance metrics and assist in developing event summaries, ROI analyses, and impact reports
- Build professional relationships with nonprofit leaders, community stakeholders, and internal business partners
- Shadow foundation professionals to gain exposure to strategic philanthropy, corporate citizenship, and stakeholder engagement
- Contribute to team goals, special projects, and other duties as assigned
- Potentially present internship project outcomes and key learnings to senior leadership at the conclusion of the internship
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program and have completed at least one full academic year of undergraduate study (sophomore status or higher) at the time of application
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, journalism, communications, business, or a related degree program
- Ability to work part-time throughout the internship experience beginning September 2026
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
What sets you apart:
- Strong academic background, with a preferred GPA of 3.5 or above
- Relevant internship, work experience, or involvement with professional clubs/organizations
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Curiosity and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, time management, analytical, and adaptability skills
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? We have a place for you here. Apply now!
EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $24.18 - $41.20 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between22.00 to24.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.
Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.
Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com . All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif .
EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
