Communications Intern

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 8,500 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Resume reviews & mock interviews

Executive exposure

Job summary

Swagelok’s 12-week Communications internship in Solon, OH offers hands-on experience across internal and external communications. You’ll work with the Communications and Human Resources teams on real projects and gain exposure to senior leaders.

Recommended candidates are undergraduates in Marketing/Communications with a 3.0+ GPA, able to work 10–12 weeks in the summer, and authorized to work in the United States. Relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program; minimum of a sophomore year in a Bachelor’s degree program in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Photography, Graphic Design, or Digital Communications
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work 10-12 weeks consecutively during the summer
• Open to working in Solon, OH without relocation support

Responsibilities

• Content creation – Build a range of communications deliverables such as written brochures, internal stories, photo books, branded pieces, videos, and articles.
• Digital support – Collaborate with the digital team to support internal Sharepoint, social media, content development, reporting, and other related work.
• Event support – support event team on logistics, content and/or onsite management of varying events for associates, customers or our network
• Project management – Work with various teams to analyze, develop, and launch projects or events to support our internal communications efforts.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Portfolio

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Undergraduate, Marketing/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

Swagelok (https://www.swagelok.com/en) is a worldwide leader in industrial fluid systems—founded in 1947 on the merits of its revolutionary, leak-tight tube fitting. With customer-focused solutions and a passion for making high-quality products, the company serves industries requiring safe and efficient movement of liquids and gases. An approximately $2 billion company headquartered in Northeast Ohio, Swagelok operates more than 20 manufacturing facilities, and customers rely on local fluid system expertise through nearly 200 authorized sales and service center locations around the globe. Swagelok’s values shape its dedication to customers, associates, and the community, and the company is consistently recognized for workplace excellence.

Swagelok offers an immersive 12-week summer internship program that gives interns the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience through meaningful projects and develop both personally and professionally. Over the summer you’ll combine what you learn in the classroom with applied work experience in Communications.

• You will lead impactful projects that are focused on either continuous improvement, enhancing quality, optimizing cost‑saving measures, or advancing safety measures of our processes and/or products.

• You will be challenged to apply and develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed for years beyond the internship experience.

• You will further improve your problem‑solving skills and be encouraged to collaborate with other Swagelok associates.

• You will participate in a variety of activities over the summer including: networking, learning the business, Swagelok associate resource groups, facility tours, professional development, and volunteering in the community.

• You will have direct engagement with executives and leading experts in our industry.

• You will have an opportunity to participate in resume reviews and mock interviews to prepare you for future opportunities at Swagelok.

As a Communications intern, you have the opportunity to:

• Work with the Communications, Human Resources, and departments on various real projects. Assignments will be determined on the skills and career focus of the candidate.

• Examples of summer intern projects include:

• Content creation – Build a range of communications deliverables such as written brochures, internal stories, photo books, branded pieces, videos, and articles.

• Digital support – Collaborate with the digital team to support internal Sharepoint, social media, content development, reporting, and other related work.

• Event support – support event team on logistics, content and/or onsite management of varying events for associates, customers or our network

• Project management – Work with various teams to analyze, develop, and launch projects or events to support our internal communications efforts. (Most often, these communications projects support our internal strategies or external marketing initiatives.Examples include a project focused on safety on the shop floor, or recruitment campaign to target outside candidates.)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program; minimum of a sophomore year in a Bachelor’s degree program in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Photography, Graphic Design, or Digital Communications

• A minimum GPA of 3.0

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Able to work 10-12 weeks consecutively during the summer

• Open to working in Solon, OH without relocation support

Preferred:

• Prior internship experience is preferred

• Strong writing skills and portfolio

• Strong organizational skills

• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law._

_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason._