Local College Co-op: Consumer Solutions R&D Admin

Dow; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dow is offering a part-time cooperative (co‑op) position in Midland, MI, providing administrative support for the Consumers Solutions – Process R&D organization. This long-term, year-round opportunity is designed for undergraduate students enrolled near the Midland Dow site and is intended to last at least one year while balancing coursework.

As a Dow co-op, you will gain hands-on experience in a global organization and collaborate with colleagues across roles.

Qualifications

• Student, enrolled in an accredited college/university near the Midland Dow site.
• Available to begin within 4–6 weeks of offer.
• Commit to working year-round at a minimum of 16 hours per week.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Safety Admin for the department and complete monthly reporting.
• Handle onboarding and offboarding of employees.
• Enter Purchase Orders for the team and provide file share support.
• Schedule meetings and handle logistics including passes and meals.
• Input work requests and modify distribution lists and personnel lists.
• Provide back-up support to other co-ops and Admin team.
• Build responsibilities: sort mail, order supplies, manage conference rooms, and arrange catering.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Prioritization

Organization

Technical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP familiarity

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role:

Dow is offering an exciting part‑time cooperative (co‑op) position located in Midland, MI. The position exists to provide administrative support for the Dow Consumers Solutions – Process R&D organization.

This is a long‑term, year‑round opportunity for undergraduate students who are enrolled at a fully accredited college or university located near the Midland Dow site. Unlike a short‑term summer internship, this role is designed to last at least one year and allows students to work part‑time while continuing their coursework.

As a co‑op at Dow, students gain hands‑on professional experience in a global organization and have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and leaders across a variety of roles. This program is intended for academically strong students who can successfully balance both school and professional work responsibilities and who meet the program and position requirements outlined below.

Responsibilities

Serve as Safety Admin for the department, including completing monthly reporting requirements

• Employee onboarding and offboarding
• Enter Purchase Orders for team
• File share and team room support
• Schedule meetings, along with all logistics (visitor passes, order food, conference room location), as requested
• Input work requests
• Modify distribution lists
• Modify Office personnel list for group/organization
• Department errands
• Provide back up support to other department co‑ops and Admin team.

This role will also include building responsibilities:

• Sort/distribute mail
• Order/organize supplies for building and kitchen
• Manage building conference rooms
• Contact for building printers
• Order supplies (office, kitchen, etc.) and submit expense reports
• Organize catering or lunches for leadership team meetings as needed
• Office updates (i.e., name tags, keys, update occupancy report)
• Order/manage Cintas Uniform Requests
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Live within 50 miles of the Midland Dow site.
• High school diploma or GED, with current enrollment in an accredited college or university near the Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours during both the fall and winter semesters (~September–April).
• Available to begin within approximately 4–6 weeks of offer acceptance and committed to working year-round at a minimum of 16 hours per week during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; up to 8 hours/day and 30 hours/week during the academic year).
• Commit to the role for a minimum of 1 full calendar year prior to completing your undergraduate degree or relocating outside the area. Students with availability beyond one year are preferred.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality for in‑office work (minimum 3 days per week) required, supported by reliable transportation and strong time management skills.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+.

Your Skills

• Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable working with a variety of people and building positive working relationships with both internal teams and external partners. Open to learning how to navigate different perspectives and contribute to team success.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to share ideas clearly and ask questions when needed.
• Prioritization & Execution: Able to manage multiple tasks and follow through on assignments in a timely and organized way. Willing to learn how to balance priorities with support from the team.
• Organization & Adaptability: Organized and proactive, with the ability to stay flexible and adjust to changing priorities while maintaining a positive approach.
• Technical & Systems Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with a willingness to learn new systems; familiarity with SAP or similar tools is a plus but not required.

Additional Notes

• Any current Dow college co‑ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying to each Dow co‑op job posting.
• Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and will verify school‑related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow’s equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.