AI Strategy & Enablement Intern – Summer 2026
To apply for this internship, you must complete the application form through Henkel’s career site.
Internship Title: AI Strategy & Enablement Intern – Summer 2026
Location: Culver City. CA
Number of interns: 1
Hiring Manager Tisha Brannon
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you’ll do
Play a key role in evaluating and rolling out cutting-edge AI tools to enhance business processes and decision-making.
Conduct market and competitive research to identify emerging AI trends and assess tool capabilities.
Evaluate and test AI tools for usability, scalability, and alignment with Henkel’s strategic goals.
Build and nurture internal AI communities by connecting with innovators across teams and fostering knowledge sharing.
Support AI-enabled initiatives across functions, contributing to implementation and adoption efforts.
Summarize insights and present clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
What makes you a good fit
A rising junior or senior graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Marketing or Digital Business
Strong ability to conduct structured market research on AI tools and trends
Skilled in synthesizing findings into actionable insights and presentations
Tech curiosity and familiarity with AI concepts and tools like ChatGPT and Gemini
Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
Project management skills with proficiency in standard tools (e.g., Microsoft 365)
Basic understanding of prompt engineering and generative AI applications
Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern
Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide
Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses
Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors
Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals
In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country
Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.
Additional information
This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.
Henkel’s Summer 2026 internship program starts on May 27th, 2026, and runs through mid-August.
Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.
If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.
If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.
The salary for this role is $22-$27/hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.