Summer 2026

Marketing Intern

Igen

Updated on 7/28/2026

U.S. Venture

U.S. Venture

501-1,000 employees

Diversified energy and transportation solutions distributor

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Appleton, WI, USA

In Person

Onsite internship location in Appleton, Wisconsin; remote work not available.

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Market Research
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field
  • Junior or Senior status preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking initiative on assigned projects
Responsibilities
  • Assist with planning and coordination of in-person and virtual events, including logistics, registration management, promotional materials, shipping, and post-event follow-up
  • Support marketing project management by documenting action items, tracking assigned tasks, coordinating meetings, and assisting the marketing team in keeping projects on schedule
  • Assist with maintaining marketing calendars, campaign schedules, and event timelines
  • Help organize and maintain marketing assets, presentations, sales collateral, and digital files
  • Assist with creation and formatting of presentations, marketing documents, and sales materials
  • Support website updates by reviewing pages for accuracy, spelling and grammar, and assisting with routine content maintenance
  • Assist with webinar preparation, attendee communications, and post-event activities
  • Draft social media posts and assist with social media scheduling under the direction of the marketing team
  • Conduct basic market, customer, and competitor research to support marketing initiatives
  • Assist with data entry, list management, and CRM updates as needed
  • Support reporting activities by gathering marketing, event, and campaign data for internal reporting
  • Utilize AI-enabled tools to improve productivity while creating, organizing, and formatting marketing content and materials under supervision
  • Support additional marketing initiatives and special projects as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Canva
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn and digital marketing concepts
  • Experience with AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
  • Experience with WordPress, HubSpot, or other marketing platforms is a plus but not required
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking initiative on assigned projects

U.S. Venture is a diversified energy and transportation solutions provider made up of six divisions: U.S. Oil, U.S. AutoForce, U.S. Lubricants, U.S. Gain, Breakthrough, and IGEN. It distributes and sells products and services such as fuel, tire and auto parts, lubricants, and sustainable energy solutions. The company works through direct sales and long-term contracts, delivering tailored offerings for individual customers and large enterprises. Each division targets a specific market segment, enabling precise supply and service to clients. The company distinguishes itself by combining a broad portfolio with a focus on efficiency, technology, and sustainability, alongside active community involvement and strong relationships with employees, customers, and partners. Its goal is to provide reliable energy and transportation resources while reducing environmental impact and helping customers operate more efficiently through innovative practices and partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$97.3M

Headquarters

Appleton, Wisconsin

Founded

1951

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Breakthrough can sell measurable freight savings and emissions reductions to shippers.
  • U.S. Energy benefits from growing alternative fuels and charging infrastructure demand.
  • IGEN and environmental credits deepen compliance software and regulated-industry revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Fuel distribution margins fall as fleets shift toward EVs and alternative transport.
  • Integration between energy, credits, and freight businesses disrupts service reliability.
  • Sustainability claims invite customer scrutiny if carbon benefits prove overstated.

What makes U.S. Venture unique

  • Diversified across U.S. Energy, AutoForce, Lubricants, Breakthrough, and IGEN.
  • Uses data-driven insights to optimize goods movement and customer operations.
  • Combines renewable fuels, traditional distribution, and community philanthropy under one brand.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

The Post-Crescent
Jul 29th, 2025
What's the history of Appleton's tallest building? A quick look at the 222 Building

U.S. Venture will soon relocate its headquarters to downtown Appleton in the 222 Building on West College Avenue.

U.S. Venture
Oct 4th, 2024
U.S. Venture Achieves Top Five Spot on Deloitte's 2024 Wisconsin 75 List

APPLETON, WI - October 4, 2024 - U.S. Venture, Inc. whose vision is to be the very best provider of transportation products, sustainability solutions, and insight driving the world forward, proudly secures another top five spot on Deloitte's 2024 Wisconsin 75 list.

The Post-Crescent
Aug 26th, 2024
222 Building recognized for Art Deco architecture and ties to Aid Association for Lutherans

U.S. Venture hired John Cramer and Lara Ramsey of Ramsey Historic Consultants of Chicago to research the significance of the building and to prepare the building's nomination for the state and national registers.

NBC 26
Mar 21st, 2024
U.S. Venture Development Agreement secures headquarters coming to Appleton

U.S. Venture is planning to employ more than 600 employees to work in the new headquarters building following the completion of a full renovation.

The Post-Crescent
Mar 19th, 2024
Appleton offers $2.1 million to convince U.S. Venture to move its headquarters from Kimberly

U.S. Venture estimates that it will invest $56 million in the headquarters, including the purchase price and renovation.