2026 Summer Internship Program

Job Description

About company

Grace is a company at the forefront of catalysts, business operations, and materials technology. They are seeking to identify and develop the next generation of “Game Changers” to contribute to their business needs and future leadership.

Job description, detailed

This is for Grace’s 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering project-based work within the disciplines of Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain. The work accomplished by interns will be integral to creating solutions and streamlining processes, directly addressing Grace’s day-to-day business needs.

Compensation & Benefits:
• Hourly Wage: $22.50 – $33.50. The final hourly wage will be determined based on several factors, including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market conditions, and business considerations.
• Other Compensation: A $3,000 stipend will be provided to all students.
• Benefits: N/A (no specific benefits are listed).

General Internship Details:
• Duration: 12 weeks.
• Dates: June 1st – August 14th (without any interruptions, except for company holidays).
• Location: Columbia, MD.
• Work Type: Paid hourly, with all projects being on-site.
• Experience & Development: The internship guarantees valuable work experience, aiding in career definition and personal aspirations. Interns will also participate in networking and professional development activities.
• Post-Internship Opportunity: Upon successful completion of the internship, participants will be considered for Grace’s Commercial Leadership Program (CLP).

Commercial Leadership Program (CLP) Overview (Post-Internship Opportunity):
• Program Type: A three-year immersive program designed to accelerate leadership development.
• Location: Grace’s Columbia, MD headquarters.
• Target Audience: High-potential recent bachelor’s graduates.
• Structure: Participants rotate through three year-long assignments.
• Rotation Areas: Marketing, Sales, Business Management, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Support: The program provides ongoing support, coaching, and training to strengthen leadership skills.
• Goal: To enhance understanding of Grace’s commercial business areas and prepare participants for future business leadership roles.

Required Qualifications:
• Academic Status: Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year of a bachelor’s degree program.
• Graduation Date: Must have a graduation date of May 2027 or May 2028.
• Majors: Currently enrolled in Business Administration, Marketing, Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Availability: Ability to work the entire duration of the program (June 1st – August 14th) without any interruptions, other than company holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Communication: Clear and excellent communication skills.
• GPA: A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.
• Interest: Demonstrated interest in Grace’s Commercial Leadership Program (if eligible).
• Adaptability: Ability to learn and adapt to new environments effectively.
• Technical Skills: Experience working with Microsoft (MS) Suite.

Examples of Past Business Internship Projects:
• Realign: Projects focused on realigning and mapping combinations of market sectors, global customers, products, performance/functionality, and end-use. The goal is to enable cleaner, more detailed sales and market activation data for improved customer segmentation, market activation targeting, and forecasting.
• Fierce: Projects involving building the foundation for a technologically sound competitive intelligence database. This database would be leveraged by various departments including sales, marketing, business development, and R&D.
• Supply Chain Enterprise Improvement Program related Projects: This category includes diverse projects such as Customer Service Projects, Logistics and Warehousing Projects, and support/documentation/improvements for the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore.