Corporate Communications Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#168848 - Overland Park Kansas United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Hills Pet Nutrition Inc
JOB TITLE: Corporate Communications Co-Op
LOCATION: Hybrid in Overland Park KS

TRAVEL: Some travel (10%)

DURATION: January - September

SALARY RANGE: $20-$24.50/hr

Position Summary:

At Hills we have a purpose. Every day around the world we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation amazing nutrition and the best and brightest people. If youre interested in work that matters fueled by a passion for pets we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition Hills mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition thats a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 veterinarian-recommended pet food brand knowledge is our first ingredient with 220 veterinarians Ph.D. nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

We seek a Corporate Communications Co-op who will work collaboratively as a member of the corporate communications team reporting to the director of global communications to implement a dynamic and engaging internal and external communications strategy for one of the worlds most respected pet food brands.

The successful candidate will support the creation delivery and measurement of various corporate communications focusing on storytelling customer experience and on-time project delivery. The role regularly collaborates across the division team to ideate and execute projects to meet communications goals. As a part of the Hills global communications team this role will also have an indirect but important connection with Hills parent company Colgate-Palmolives corporate communication team.

What Will You Do

Internal Communications:

• Collaborate with the Hills corporate communications team in creating and delivering innovative communication campaigns and projects - including brainstorming routes for delivery user experience messages/design to support the project goals.

• Assist in creating email newsletters digital signage presentation materials printed materials toolkits intranet pages and more.

• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement communications projects (employee resource groups recruitment onboarding and employer branding).

• Contribute to event planning of quarterly town halls and other large corporate events.

External Communications:

• Assist with writing press releases social media copy award submissions messaging documents and more.

• Compile weekly media monitoring reports.

• Track employer branding tool metrics and suggest regular optimizations.

• Support the implementation of the global Hills Cares corporate philanthropy program.

General Communications Support:

• Provide administrative support to the corporate communications team including data entry analysis and file management.

• Assist in preparing reports presentations and other documents as required.

• Stay up-to-date on communications trends and cultural events to bring fresh ideas to the team.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of Hills.

• Performs other duties as required.

What Youll Bring:

• Currently a Junior Senior or Graduate student pursuing a degree in public relations marketing communications studies organizational communication or a related field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including knowledge of AP Style.

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Passion for storytelling

• Strong organizational and time management abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Proficient in using Google Workspace applications (Google docs Google sheets Google slides) and Canva.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a paid Co-op (part time intern) position for 9 months preferably from January 2026 through September 2026. Twenty part-time hours are preferred during the school year and full-time hours during the summer of 2026.

The position will be hybrid based in Overland Park Kansas at the Hills global headquarters.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $20.00 - $24.50 USD

Pay is determined based on experience qualifications and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses profit-sharing and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision basic life insurance paid parental leave disability coverage and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employees hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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