Corporate Communications Intern

LCS company; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Networking opportunities

Hands-on experience

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

LCS Living is seeking a Corporate Communications Intern for a full-time 12-week summer program (40 hours/week) from May through August. You will contribute to internal and external communications and gain hands-on experience across multiple channels.

You'll collaborate with teams, present outcomes to senior leadership, and grow through mentorship and networking opportunities. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and exposure to senior leaders while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven organization.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week program.
• Passionate about writing and communications.
• Ability to multitask with an awareness for timing and urgency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of AP Style preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the corporate communications team on internal communications, media relations, and social media content planning.
• Assist with the planning and management of internal communication campaigns.
• Prioritize a workload of multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Support all functions of the team with a focus on digital and social media.
• Provide additional support for media relations, team organization, and communications content production as needed.
• Collaborate with leaders across departments to plan and implement work.
• Contribute to real projects to be implemented within the organization.
• Present your work and summer experience to senior leadership at internship conclusion.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Writing skills

Microsoft Office

AP Style knowledge

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Job description

About the program

The Corporate Communications Internship is a full-time, 12-week program (40 hours per week) running from May through August. Interns will gain hands-on professional experience by contributing to meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the business. The program will conclude with a presentation to the senior leadership team, highlighting both the project outcomes and the overall internship experience. Throughout the summer, interns will also gain broad exposure to the organization and its operations.

Experience is Everything.

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

What You’ll Do:

As a Corporate Communications Intern, you’ll contribute to projects that help shape the voice of our company to internal and external audiences. This role is a unique opportunity to get hands‑on experience in multiple areas including internal communications, social media, and external communications.

• Work with the corporate communications team on internal communications, media relations, and social media content planning.
• Assist with the planning and management of internal communication campaigns.
• Prioritize a workload of multiple projects from concept to completion.
• The intern will support all functions of the team with a focus on digital and social media.
• Additional support for media relations, team organization, and communications content production as needed.
• Work closely with teams within corporate communications, human resources, marketing and company agencies to plan and implement work.
• Contribute to real projects that will be implemented within the organization
• Collaborate with leaders and team members across departments
• Participate in professional development and networking opportunities
• Present your project and summer experience to the senior leadership team at the conclusion of the internship
• Gain a broad understanding of our industry and operations through mentorship, training, and shadowing opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program
• Strong communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven organization
• Ability to work full‑time (40 hours/week) throughout the 12‑week program
• Passionate about writing and communications
• Ability to multitask with an awareness for timing and urgency
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of AP Style preferred but not required

Why join us?

• Hands‑on experience in a professional environment
• Mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunities for networking and career development
• Meaningful project work that makes an impact
• Competitive hourly rate: $22.50/hour

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long‑term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPROTUNITY EMPLOYER.