HR & Communications Intern: Onboarding & Engagement

Stowers Machinery Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Stowers Machinery Corporation in Knoxville is seeking a Human Resources & Communications Intern to support daily HR operations, onboarding, employee communications, and engagement initiatives. You will create materials, assist with onboarding guides, and help with digital signage and events.

Under guidance of HR leadership, you gain hands‑on experience across recruiting support, orientation facilitation, and internal communications while delivering an engaging employee experience.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of human resources principles and workplace practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphic design tools preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to create professional presentations, flyers, announcements, and communication materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and facilitating new hire orientation sessions.
• Create and update onboarding guides, training resources, handouts, and orientation materials.
• Assist with employee communications, announcements, newsletters, and engagement campaigns.
• Develop content for company TV screens, digital signage, bulletin boards, and employee information displays.
• Support HR presentations, recruiting materials, career fair resources, and employee‑focused communications.
• Assist with company events, recognition programs, training sessions, and employee engagement activities.
• Provide general administrative support including data entry, filing, document preparation, and scheduling assistance.
• Participate in HR meetings, training sessions, and project discussions.
• Support benefits communications and other HR program materials.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide administrative and project support to the HR team, including presentations, visual communications, training resources, events, and other employee‑focused initiatives.

Skills

HR fundamentals

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Graphic design tools

Organization

Multitasking

Presentation creation

Education

HR/Communications/Marketing/Business degree

Introductory HR/Communications/Marketing coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva/Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Stowers Machinery Corporation in Knoxville is seeking a Human Resources & Communications Intern to support daily HR operations, onboarding, employee communications, and engagement initiatives. You will create materials, assist with onboarding guides, and help with digital signage and events.

Under guidance of HR leadership, you gain hands‑on experience across recruiting support, orientation facilitation, and internal communications while delivering an engaging employee experience.