Job Description

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!

Join us for an eleven‑week summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment.

A day in the life…

As a Creative Intern (eCommerce Design), you will be responsible for creating visually compelling and brand-aligned content that enhances the consumer experience across RussellStover.com and retailer websites. You will develop product page images, A+ content, and advertising creatives that drive engagement and conversion. Leveraging AI scoring tools, you will ensure all designs are competitive within the chocolate category and resonate with consumer appeal drivers. You will collaborate closely with the eCommerce Specialist and cross-functional teams to align creative with copy, maintain legal compliance, and uphold brand standards. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality, strategic content that supports sales and elevates the Russell Stover brand online.

This an in office role in Kansas City, MO.

What you will be doing as Creative Intern…

• Use Adobe design platforms (Photoshop, Illustrator) to develop creative assets
• Develop product page images for RussellStover.com and retailer websites
• Run designs through AI scoring platform to ensure creative is competitive with other major chocolate brands and appealing to consumers
• Create Enhanced Content (A+/below the fold) content for product pages
• Work with eCommerce Specialist to align content with copy displayed on product page and appeals of the consumer
• Develop creative for retailer advertising campaigns and Google/Meta ads
• Align all developed content with brand standards and appeal drivers
• Work with eCommerce and other internal teams to ensure content is legally compliant

As part of our internship program, you will:

• Support department projects that contribute directly to business goals
• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare summaries or recommendations
• Assist with day-to-day tasks and operations needs within your team
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on assigned initiatives
• Participate in weekly check-ins with your manager
• Attend professional development workshops and networking events
• Deliver a final presentation showcasing your project outcomes and learnings.

If visiting our manufacturing plants, you will be expected to:

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a graduation between December 2026 and June 2028.
• Strong experience using Adobe design platforms (Photoshop, Illustrator) – internship will require independent use of these design platforms as direct training on the software will not be provided
• Ability to make Gifs or short videos using designs a plus
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about eCommerce
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Interest in the consumer packaged goods or manufacturing industry
• Understanding of eCommerce (D2C, Retail Click to Mortar, Marketplace) product page requirements
• Ability to adapt and learn design standards quickly, specifically brand guidelines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation
• Video creation capabilities

  At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

  We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

  Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

  Make Happy. Work Happy.