Dream job alert Break into the candy industry (and create your own gum)

Dream job alert Break into the candy industry (and create your own gum)Dream job alert Break into the candy industry (and create your own gum)Do you have a taste for the sweet science behind candymaking? How cool would it be to get behind-the-scenes in the business of confections just like Willy Wonka, except without the part where Violet turns into a blueberry? Apply for a paid internship at Mars Wrigley Confectionary, the makers of M+Ms, Skittles, Twix, Snickers, and Orbit gum.Mars Wrigley seeks a self-starting social-media maven with a passion for improving their community and possessing top-notch writing and communication skills (journalism or creative content skills welcomed, but not required) for an internship focused on helping the company give back.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraThe internship will give one intern the opportunity to work closely with Mars Wrigley Found ation leadership, corporate affairs, and community engagement teams. The program will culminate in a Mars Volunteer Program event at the end of the summer.The experience will be chockful of opportunities to learn of every side of the business, from behind-the-scenes visits to manufacturing sites and sampling candy, gum and chocolate that hasnt reached the public yet to creating your own flavor of chewing gum in RD labs. Theres also the business of giving back locally leading volunteers to increase oral care access in underserved communities, restoring local gardens, and beautifying the Chicago River.The internships runs 8-12 weeks, and not only is it fully paid, but as a bonus, you get a years worth of free candy on top of that.Youll work out of the companys headquarters on Goose Island in Chicago.QualificationsAs it turns out, there are a few qualifications entry is more than just winning the golden ticket.High school graduate or equivalent college degree preferredAt least 21 year s old as of May 20, 2019Committed to effecting change in the community previous experience in running programs or events preferredA strong entrepreneur and self-starter, preferably someone who isnt afraid to ring every doorbell in every neighborhood on HalloweenCandy knowledge able to distinguish between the chocolate used in SNICKERS vs. MMS name all five fruity flavors from the Skittles rainbow and prove they can keep a potted peppermint plant alive for at least eight weeksStrong writing and communication skillsWell-developed organizational skills ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at oncePhoto/video editing and production skillsActive and knowledgeable across social media platformsExperience in journalism and/or creative content development preferred but not requiredInterest in traveling to Chicagoland Mars Wrigley Confectionery offices, manufacturing sites and media events during standard business hoursApply here.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rit uals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from kleinstes Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people