Local College Co-op: Human Resources People Relations

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.

About the role

Dow has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available in Midland, MI. This position is a long-term, year-round, undergraduate student role—at least one full year in duration—while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles.

The position exists to provide administrative support for the People Relations team within the Human Resources organization.

Responsibilities

• Support labor and employee relations documentation.
• Prepare meeting notes, correspondence, and other team documents.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate calendars.
• Run reports, review data, and help identify trends or discrepancies.
• Update team procedures, templates, and work instructions.
• Assist with administrative and project-related tasks for the People Relations team.
• Handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland Dow Site pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (Sept-Apr).
• Able to begin work very soon, usually within 3 weeks of the job offer, and work year-round at least 16 hours each week during regular business hours (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri; max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school).
• Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (before completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or before transferring out of the area). Students available longer than one year before completing their degree program are preferred.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work daily or at least 2 days a week; dependable transportation, dedication, and time management skills are absolutely required.
• Must live within 50 miles of the Dow site to which they are applying.
• Any current Dow college co-ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying.
• Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S.-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Qualifications

• There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing Human Resources may be the best fit.
• Must be able to deliver a quality work product, pay attention to details, prioritize tasks, and follow through on details to completion.
• Must be efficient and productive and able to keep up with deadlines.
• Should be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done, ask for clarity or additional instruction when needed, and work independently as well as cooperatively with the team.
• Should be flexible, cooperative, and have a positive attitude.
• Seeking high-performing students with strong GPAs of 3.000+ is preferred.

Skills

• Data Reporting: Generates reports, audits data, and summarizes relevant information.
• Confidential Information Handling: Uses discretion when working with sensitive employee and business information.
• Process Documentation: Maintains clear and current work instructions, templates, and procedures.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Work Prioritization: Manages multiple responsibilities and completes accurate work on time.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions, and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024.