Communications and Events Intern

About the Role

The Communications and Events Intern will learn through immersion within Graco's communications, brand, and events team by delivering impactful, engaging experiences for employees and external audiences. This role offers hands-on exposure to various communication functions, including internal communications, brand campaigns, and event support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support internal communications efforts, including drafting employee messages and intranet content.
• Support and maintain digital employee communication channels.
• Help coordinate logistics and communications for employee and retiree events.
• Support updated brand guideline and content guide rollout and other related brand projects.
• Benchmark corporate social media practices and identify opportunities to strengthen brand and executive presence.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent and timely messaging.
• Present findings and project work to the Leadership Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Junior pursuing a degree in Communications or Business from an accredited university.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Interest in communications, branding, event planning, and execution.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Proficient Microsoft Office usage skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot).
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, L-1, or employment-based permanent residence sponsorship).
• Candidates working under temporary employment authorization (e.g., F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT) are not eligible.

Base pay range: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour