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United Airlines · 3 months ago

Intern – Kinective: MileagePlus, Partnerships, Data/Analytics, Marketing and Cobrand (Summer 2026)

United States-IL-WHQ - Chicago - Corporate Support Center - Willis Tower

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

United Airlines is offering an internship opportunity for summer 2026 in their Kinective department, which focuses on enhancing customer loyalty through their MileagePlus program. Interns will work across various business functions including Data & Analytics, Partnerships, and Marketing, contributing to real projects that drive business growth and enhance customer engagement.

HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with MileagePlus, Data & Analytics, Kinective Media, Partnerships, Co-Brand, and Kinective Marketing teams

Contribute to loyalty program and member benefits initiatives

Assist in data science and marketing analytics projects

Support sales and travel partnerships efforts

Engage in acquisition and retention strategies for co-brand cards

Participate in marketing strategies for MileagePlus and Kinective Media

Analyze customer data and identity for loyalty operations

Assist in developing marketing strategies and go-to-market plans for new products and services

Support events related to MileagePlus and Kinective Media

Qualification

Data analysisMicrosoft OfficeSQLPythonInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Applicant must be a current undergraduate student graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; or other relevant experience

Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and ensure attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; must be comfortable talking to and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders

Confident performing data analysis to arrive at insights and develop recommendations

Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Position is based in Chicago, IL - must be able to relocate for internship duration

Start dates in May or June 2026

Passion to work for airline industry and curiosity for loyalty programs

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position