About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within our communications, brand, and events team. You will work as a shared resource between the Senior Manager of Internal Communications and the Global Brand Manager. Your work will involve content creation, logistics coordination, and brand-aligned storytelling. The program concludes with a presentation of your work to the Leadership Team.
What you'll do#
- Draft employee messages and create content for the company intranet.
- Maintain digital employee communication channels.
- Coordinate logistics and communications for employee and retiree events.
- Assist with the rollout of updated brand and content guidelines.
- Research corporate social media practices to identify ways to strengthen brand and executive presence.
- Work with various teams to ensure consistent and timely messaging.
- Present your project findings and work to the Leadership Team.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a junior pursuing a degree in Communications or Business at an accredited university.
- Strong writing and organizational skills.
- An interest in communications, branding, and event planning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Co-Pilot.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis. Please note that this position does not provide immigration sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Dayton, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About Graco
Graco designs and produces fluid handling equipment for a wide range of industries. Founded in 1926, the company operates in the machinery manufacturing sector. It serves customers in fields such as aerospace, automotive, and packaging. The organization is based in Minneapolis and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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