Communications Internship Summer 2021 - Corporate
Title :
Stanley Black & Decker Communications Internship Summer 2021 - Corp
Job Description :
Who We Are
Since 1843, Stanley Black & Decker has set the standard for excellence in everything we do. No company on earth has a stronger or more compelling history of delivering the hardworking, innovative, powerful tools that help professionals around the world build, repair, and protect the world’s most valuable things.
Who is Stanley Black & Decker? We are the leader in tools and security. We are STANLEY Tools. We are DeWalt. We are Mac Tools. We are Porter-Cable. We are the doors that protect you at airports. We are the hydraulic breakers that rescue trapped earthquake survivors. We are the people on the phone in an emergency. No matter where you live, what car you drive, what stores you shop at, or what building you work in, you can bet that we had a hand in making it work.
About Our Internship Program
We are currently seeking motivated Communications students for the Summer 2021 Internship Program located at our world headquarters in New Britain, CT. Selected students will participate in a meaningful and challenging 10-week summer internship that will allow each intern to have exposure to different facets of corporate, receive critical business skills and career and personal development training. Interns will work on a wide variety of tasks and projects within a cross-functional team of professionals and get exposure to leaders within the business.
In these challenging roles…
You will have exposure to several areas of Communications at Stanley Black & Decker and will work on a wide variety of tasks and projects with a cross-functional team of professionals.
With great rewards…
This position will provide you with:
- A utility role interacting with key members of a Fortune 500 company
- A flexible schedule featuring a max of 40 hours
- Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation
- Competitive Compensation
Key Responsibilities (may include but not limited to):
- Assist with daily Internal and/or External Communications tasks that relate to content curation for internal on Stanley Black & Decker Workplace channel
- Assist with developing content for external social media channels if needed, support employee engagement and employer branding initiatives
- Participate in a group summer project (Traveler’s Championship activation) in June with fellow interns, which consists of developing a plan of sponsorship assets, managing budget, managing volunteer activities, and helping drive tool sales at the shopping spree
- Report out on all internship activities, as well as providing a summary of the Traveler’s Championship activation.
Our Requirements:
- Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science or other related field
- Proven Leadership in and out of the classroom
- Fast learner and someone that takes the initiative
- Results-oriented
- Knowledge/Skills of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel – intermediate to advanced skills required
- Basic understanding/ability to navigate web-based programs
- Effective Follow-up/Communication skills required
- Strong Project Management/Organizational Skills
* Location of internship may vary based on the location of the team.
Leadership Qualities:
- Courage & Innovation – Bravely innovate without boundaries. Generate and embrace new ideas. Drive cutting-edge digital solutions. Foster creativity for exponential growth
- Agility & Performance – Simplify to accelerate business results. Anticipate, adapt to, and lead changes. Focus on the right things and act. Perform in ways that exceed expectations.
- Inclusivity & Collaboration – Respect and leverage all aspects of diversity. Make decisions with an inclusive, global view. Collaborate to amplify customer value. Communicate to drive meaningful outcomes.
- Integrity & Accountability – Operate with the highest ethical standards. Be who you are, build trusted relationships. Act with transparency and positive intent. Live up to commitments and own the results.
All qualified applicants that apply for Stanley Black & Decker will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.