Co-Op Student, Communications and Social Investment - Dublin, OH (Fall 2024)

Worker Type: Employee

Group: US Regional Communications Department

Job Post End Date: 06/30/2024

Tentative Start Date:  August 26th, 2024

Location: Dublin, OH      

Length of Term: 4 months  

About This Opportunity 

Are you seeking an exciting Co-op/Internship opportunity in Communications and Social/Community Investment full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry-leading professionals?  You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career. 

 
Cenovus is looking for students seeking an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a refining environment.  We are looking for individuals who can bring fresh ideas to the table, and who are willing to learn from some of the industry's most innovative and talented people.

  

Student Program Benefits

• A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience
• Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
• Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resources, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
• Structured goal-setting and performance evaluations.
• Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
• Candidates must have their means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

What You’ll Do

• Assist social/community investment and communications teams with large events such as community investments, townhalls and celebrations.
• Manage the distribution of tickets and collateral related to partnerships and events.
• Support sponsorships and donation applications and events/partnership activations.
• Develop communication plans for key programs and initiatives such as project and operations milestones, community partnerships, changes in operations, etc.
• Develop trusting relationships with internal stakeholders (be their go-to while upholding our mandate).
• Write intranet news, spotlights, headlines, pages and contribute to the development of other content as required (e.g. town hall materials, speaking notes for leaders etc.)

Who You Are

• Available to begin work in September 2024
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship for this role will not be provided.
• As this position requires the operation of a motor vehicle, a valid US Driver's License is required.
• Previous experience is considered an asset.
• Strong attitude for carrying out all work in a safe, cautious manner while following safe work practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education 

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communications, Sustainability, Marketing, or Public Relations.
• Preference will be given to students in 3rd or 4th year
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
• Strong academic performance
• Ability to work 40 hours per week

Working Conditions

• May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.

Submission 

Please submit a resume and transcript in one (1) PDF document.  

Note: Applications without a recent transcript will not be considered.  

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email campusrelations@cenovus.com.

  

Additional Information 

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities. 
• Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 
• Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!  
• Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.   

Who We Are

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations