Corporate Communications Co-Op (176431)

Colgate Palmolive; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, is seeking a Corporate Communications Co-op in Overland Park, Kansas, reporting to the director of global communications. The paid 9-month role supports internal and external communications, focusing on storytelling and on-time delivery, with 20 hours during the school year and full-time in the summer.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the corporate communications team, assist in creating emails, newsletters, press materials, and events, and

Qualifications

• Currently a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a degree in public relations, marketing, communications studies, organizational communication, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Hill’s corporate communications team to create and deliver innovative campaigns.
• Assist in emails, newsletters, digital signage, and presentation materials.
• Support employee engagement communications, onboarding and employer branding.
• Contribute to event planning for quarterly town halls and other major corporate events.
• Assist with press releases, social media copy, and media monitoring reports.
• Track employer branding metrics and suggest improvements.
• Provide administrative support to the corporate communications team.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Communications studies

Organizational communication

Education

Pursuing degree in PR/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Job description

Career Opportunities: Corporate Communications Co-Op (176431)

Requisition ID176431-Posted09/30/2026-General Services-United States-Kansas-Overland Park-Hill's Pet Nutrition-Travel - up to 10% of time-Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176431 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by a passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US' #1 veterinarian-recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient, with 200+ veterinarians, Ph.D. nutritionists, and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

We seek a Corporate Communications Co-op who will work collaboratively as a member of the corporate communications team, reporting to the director of global communications, to implement a dynamic and engaging internal and external communications strategy for one of the world’s most respected pet food brands.

The successful candidate will support the creation, delivery and measurement of various corporate communications, focusing on storytelling, customer experience and on-time project delivery. The role regularly collaborates across the division team to ideate and execute projects to meet communications goals. As a part of the Hill's global communications team, this role will also have an indirect but important connection with Hill’s parent company, Colgate-Palmolive's corporate communication team.

This is a paid Co-op position for 9 months, preferably from January through September. Twenty part-time hours are preferred during the school year, and full-time hours during the summer.

Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Collaborate with the Hill’s corporate communications team in creating and delivering innovative communication campaigns and projects - including brainstorming, routes for delivery, user experience, messages/design to support the project goals.
• Assist in creating email, newsletters, digital signage, presentation materials, printed materials, toolkits, intranet pages, and more.
• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement communications projects (employee resource groups, recruitment, onboarding and employer branding).
• Contribute to event planning of quarterly town halls and other large corporate events.

External Communications

• Assist with writing press releases, social media copy, award submissions, messaging documents, and more.
• Compile weekly media monitoring reports.
• Track employer branding tool metrics and suggest regular optimizations.
• Support the implementation of the global Hills Cares corporate philanthropy program.

General Communications Support

• Provide administrative support to the corporate communications team, including data entry, analysis, and file management.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Stay up-to-date on communications trends and cultural events to bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of Hill’s.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Currently a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a degree in public relations, marketing, communications studies, organizational communication, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of AP Style.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for storytelling
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in using Google Workspace applications (Google docs, Google sheets, Google slides) and Canva.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range $20.00 - $24.50 USD
• Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
• Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.