Corporate Communications Co-Op (Year-round intern)

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #164457 - 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 values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc

JOB TITLE : Corporate Communications Co-Op (Year-round intern)

LOCATION : Hybrid in Overland Park, KS

TRAVEL : Some travel (10%)

DURATION : February- September

SALARY RANGE : $20-$24.50 / hr

Position Summary :

At Hill’s 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 you’re 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 that’s 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 world’s 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 Hill's global communications team, this role will also have an indirect but important connection with Hill’s parent company, Colgate-Palmolive's corporate communication team.

What Will You Do?

Internal Communications :

Collaborate with the Hill’s 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 Hill’s.

Performs other duties as required.

What You’ll 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 position for 9 months, preferably from February through September 2025. Twenty part-time hours are preferred during the school year, and full-time hours during the summer of 2025.

The position will be based in Overland Park, Kansas, at the Hill’s 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 employee's 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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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LI-Hybrid

Salary : $20 - $25