Intern - Menu Design (Summer 2027)

At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you’re a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You’ll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly. No Direct Path: This internship is designed solely to provide you with skill development and valuable work experience. This role will likely not convert to a full-time position at United at the conclusion of the internship. Posted from September 1 - September 15, 2026

Menu Design Job overview and responsibilities:

The Menu Design team oversees the development, planning, and implementation of the global complimentary onboard menu program.

The Menu Design intern will be responsible for a variety of exciting initiatives including but not limited to:

• Support the Menu Design team in strategy, planning, and implementation of all complimentary onboard menu offerings
• Identify opportunities for process improvement throughout all stages of menu development, planning, and implementation
• Participate in team workshops and menu presentations
• Collaborate with various United teams including Procurement, Food Safety, Catering Performance, Digital Technology, and Strategy & Onboard Experience
• Communicate with external partners to gather menu information and transfer to internal menu library database

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and the ability to leverage AI effectively to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security