Intern: Communications (Spring 2025)

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

The intern role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment and to support/promote the students’ career goals through contact with professionals in their fields of study. Internships are structured learning experiences where interns and our full-time professionals work together. The internship experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group/Mack Trucks by contributing to ongoing activities and special projects. The intern assignments allow students to apply and develop their knowledge and skills for the mutual benefit of the students and Volvo Group.

Core Responsibilities

•    Provide communications support to various business areas/departments within the organization
•    Develop content for newsletters, digital information boards, company text messaging to employees, web sites, brochures, presentations, etc.
•    Create stories and messages that engage and inspire employees
•    Provide photography and videography support for communications activities and events
•    Use full range of communications channels to deliver company messages to employees
•    Support the development, planning and execution of employee and community events

Critical Competencies:

•    Customer Focus: Understand and meet the needs of customers/stakeholders and create communications initiatives and activities that support and advance the goals of the organization
•    Attention to Detail: Adhere to company/department standards, actively check and proofread work for accuracy
•    Communication: Listen effectively, communicate information accurately and understandably, and actively seek feedback
•    Dependability/Reliability: Follow through on commitments, produce work that meets or exceeds required timeline, step up and assist the team in getting the work/project done
•    Flexibility: Perform a wide range of tasks; respond to changes in direction and priorities; accept new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
•    Creativity/Innovation: Look beyond traditional patterns of thinking; apply new and emerging ideas, methods, and designs
•    Self-starter: Work independently and take initiative
•    Excellent Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications

Minimum Education and Experience:

•    Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a Communications, Marketing, Graphic Arts, Digital Media degree and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the Internship.
•    Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75

•    Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week
•    Prefer a motivated Junior or Senior in good academic standing

Ready for the next move?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00.The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops: 

·  Housing assistance
·  Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
·  Training and personal development

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category:  Marketing & Communication

Organization:  Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15574