2027 Summer Intern Program

Worthington Enterprises; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises invites students to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program at the corporate headquarters in Columbus, OH. Interns will gain hands-on experience through project work, leadership opportunities, and exposure to real business challenges.

Participants will rotate through several functional areas and engage in training, professional development, and community service activities. This paid internship fosters collaboration and professional growth within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership are emphasized.
• Curiosity, creativity and willingness to learn are valued.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to a business-driven project in a structured internship program.
• Present project results and recommendations to managers and senior leadership.
• Attend training sessions on business etiquette, transformational thinking, interviewing skills, and resume development.
• Participate in a community service project with intern peers.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Curiosity

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for individuals to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program at our corporate headquarters in Columbus, OH who share our people-first philosophy and are eager to bring fresh insights, leadership, and unique talents to help us continually innovate and grow.

Our internship program is designed to build both personal and professional skills by providing meaningful, project-based experiences outside of the classroom. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to real business challenges, expand their professional networks, and have opportunities to give back to the community.

What You’ll Do

Project Work (80% of time): Lead or contribute to a business-driven project that could include:

• Generating ideas for product or process improvements
• Designing new tools, systems, or playbooks to enhance efficiency
• Supporting innovation and transformation initiatives

Presentation: Share your project results and recommendations with your manager, mentors, and senior leadership at the end of the program.

Learning & Development (20% of time): Participate in training sessions on topics such as business etiquette, transformational thinking, interviewing skills, and resume development.

Community Involvement: Take part in a community service project alongside your intern peers.

Internship Opportunities

Worthington Enterprises typically offers internship roles in the following functional areas:

• Communications
• Digital Design
• Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
• Engineering
• Finance
• HRIS
• Human Resources
• Innovation
• Internal Audit
• IT
• Learning & Development
• Marketing
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Operations
• Purchasing
• Sales
• Supply Chain
• Talent Acquisition
• Transformation
• Transportation

What We’re Looking For

• Current undergraduate or graduate students working toward a degree in a related field of study
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Commitment to Worthington Enterprises people-first philosophy

About Us

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.