Spring 2027 Communications & Events Co-Op

Keeley Companies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies, Inc. is seeking a Spring 2027 Communications & Events Co-Op in St. Louis to support internal communications and large-scale events. The role emphasizes coordinating logistics, creating collateral, and drafting employee communications.

The intern will contribute to software rollouts, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This paid internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to corporate communications activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time.
• Flexible in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Detail oriented with strong follow-up and project management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data accuracy.
• Creative thinker who implements.
• Relationship builder who collaborates with diverse personalities.
• Intuitive listener who writes well and articulates ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendors, venues, catering, registrations, and event logistics.
• Assist with event setup, on-site execution, attendee experience, and post-event follow-up.
• Create event collateral, signage, presentations, and promotional material.
• Draft employee communications, eBlasts, newsletters, announcements, and digital content.
• Proofread communications to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assist in developing communication materials that support employee engagement initiatives.
• Support communications and implementation activities related to software rollouts, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with stakeholder communications, documentation, and adoption efforts.
• Coordinate meeting schedules, maintain project timelines, document meeting notes, and track action items.
• Support cross-functional teams in executing communications and event-related projects.
• Assist with training material development, process documentation, and training utilization analysis.
• Support OCM Special Projects such as software rollouts, org changes, and other corporate strategic initiatives.
• Feedback collection, analysis & follow-up + KPI tracking
• Initiative tracking + Mid-year Change Management reset
• Serve as a sounding board for brainstorming and feedback
• Participate in meetings, shadow leaders & team members, etc.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Creative thinking

Relationship building

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Job description

Spring 2027 Communications & Events Co-Op

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking for a Communications & Events Intern to join our team in Spring & Summer 2027.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendors, venues, catering, registrations, and event logistics for company events.
• Assist with event setup, on-site execution, attendee experience, and post-event follow-up.
• Create event collateral, signage, presentations, and promotional material
• Draft employee communications, eBlasts, newsletters, announcements, and digital content.
• Proofread and edit communications to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Assist in developing communication materials that support employee engagement initiatives.
• Support communications and implementation activities related to software rollouts, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with stakeholder communications, documentation, and adoption efforts.
• Coordinate meeting schedules, maintain project timelines, document meeting notes, and track action items.
• Support cross-functional teams in executing communications and event-related projects.
• Assist with training material development, process documentation, and training utilization analysis.
• Support OCM Special Projects such as software rollouts, org changes, and other corporate strategic initiatives
• Feedback collection, analysis & follow-up + KPI tracking
• Initiative tracking + Mid-year Change Management reset
• Serve as a sounding board for brainstorming and feedback
• Participate in meetings, shadow leaders & team members, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• In the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or related degree.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Detail oriented with strong follow-up, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy of data.
• Creative thinker who implements.
• Relationship builder who collaborates and works well with diverse personalities.
• Intuitive listener who writes well and articulates ideas clearly.

All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.
EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet

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