Intern Communications
Refresco
About the Role
- This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment, helping interns develop industry knowledge, communication skills, and professional growth.
- Interns will be placed in a specific department based on their interests, skills, and business needs, where they will assist with various projects, process improvements, and day-to-day activities.
- The internship will last between 3 to 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Functions will vary based on department placement but may include:
- Communications: Provide administrative support, including drafting internal and external communications. Assist in the creation and management of e-newsletters and social media content, including daily monitoring and posting.
- Learns organizational processes and procedures.
- Contributes to assigned projects and may assist with the development and maintenance of documentation or records.
- Manage an assigned project focused on continuous improvement within the department.
- Comply with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain documentation, reports, and logs relevant to the internship function.
- Shadow experienced professionals and gain exposure to best practices in beverage manufacturing.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with other tools is a plus.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Communications, or a related field, depending on the department.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in your declared major.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to work the hours requested by your supervisor and fulfill the required hours set by your university for academic credit (if applicable).
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Interest in business operations and organizational functions within the beverage manufacturing.
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
- Flexibility to work in a hands-on environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to support process improvements and contribute to projects.
- Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)
- Sound Judgement
- Innovative Research and Application of Safety Concepts
- Interpersonal Tactfulness
- General Compliance Knowledge (General Industry)
Working Conditions
- Typical Hours: 20 – 29 hours/week
- Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
- Based in Tampa corporate office with minimal travel requirements.
- Physical Demands: Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
- Visual/Sensory: Attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment: Fast-paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
- Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.