Intern: Communications (Spring 2027)

About the role

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Position Description What you will do We are currently looking for a student to work at our Greensboro North America Office as an Internal Communications Intern for Service Operations & Technology (SO&T). The student should be prepared to gain experience and knowledge in various aspects of internal communication. The Internal Communications Intern will provide support to SO&T NA communication efforts. This role will assist with key administrative tasks including meeting material preparation, internal communication channel publishing, and employee engagement programs. While primarily supporting the Regional Distribution Centers, this position will also contribute to select initiatives across the SO&T NA network. Our goal is to contribute to the student development, as well as providing an opportunity for the student to work in a business environment within the Service Operations & Technology (SO&T) industry. This position will report to the Communications Director, SO&T NA.

Professional Objectives Weekly Writing Assignments: Brief written summaries of the learning experiences and project updates will be required. Project Presentations: Formal project presentations will be required to be presented to peers, management, and senior leaders within the organization. Performance Feedback: Throughout the entire experience, the manager will provide verbal and written feedback on work performance. At the end of the internship, each intern will be given a formal written evaluation based on their work performance.

Responsibilities

• Content Support: Assist in drafting, editing, and proofreading internal messages, announcements, newsletters, and digital screen (eBoard) content. Help create visual or multimedia content to support internal campaigns (e.g., photos, short videos, graphics).
• Channel Management: Upload and update content on internal platforms such as digital TVs, SharePoint, and email distribution lists. Monitor communication boards and displays around sites to ensure content is timely and relevant.
• Onboarding & Welcome Kits: Assemble and prepare welcome packages kits and messaging. Help coordinate onboarding-related materials and communication touchpoints. Support execution of employee recognition programs including continuous improvement awards in partnership with VPS.
• Event & Meeting Support: Assist in preparing materials and logistics for internal events such as town halls, site visits, team celebrations, and communication campaigns. Support visitor hosting by preparing signage, welcome materials, and coordination tasks.
• Campaign Assistance: Help deliver internal engagement campaigns around safety, values, diversity, health & wellness, or community events. Collect feedback or engagement metrics when applicable (e.g., surveys, QR code responses).
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain distribution lists. Support file organization, content calendars, and tracking logs for communication activities.

Skills

• Clear and Effective Communicator – Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey messages clearly and professionally.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized – Able to manage complex tasks and timelines with precision and consistency.
• Multitasking & Prioritization – Skilled in balancing multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated – Takes initiative, seeks solutions, and works independently with minimal direction.
• Creative Visual Thinker – Familiar with visual communication tools and able to contribute to the design of engaging graphics