Local College Co-op - Business Communications

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. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available at the Houston Dow Center in West Houston.

The position offers a flexible schedule including some remote hours.  It is open to qualified and highly committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located near Houston. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round, undergraduate student position — at least two full years in duration — while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and co-op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

Job Purpose

The position exists to provide administrative and communications support to the Business Communications organization.

Key Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assigned ownership of ongoing communications projects aligned to annual communications strategy
• Actively participate in monthly team meetings by providing project status
• Assist with submitting, filing, and tracking purchase orders and invoices in North America budget spreadsheet
• Provide event and campaign support including actively participating on planning team, helping with communications, ordering/sending supplies, and potentially provide on-site support for tradeshows and other special events
• Write, proofread and distribute internal communications
• Provide support for social media ambassador program by providing content for social media posts
• Schedule meetings and handle logistics as needed
• Copy/Scan/Fax as needed
• Order supplies as requested by the communications team
• Arrange travel for team including providing options/booking
• Serve as team focal point for sending/receiving packages
• Take on other communications projects/duties as requested by the team

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• While no particular academic major is required for this position, those pursuing Communications, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Marketing or Business majors are preferred and likely the best fit.
• Student must have excellent computer skills and preferably experience using Microsoft applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team are essential.
• Those with very good grammar and communication skills and with a high degree of organization would be most advantaged in this role.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and manage various responsibilities simultaneously is extremely important in this fast-paced working environment.
• Must be self-motivated and have a desire to do whatever is needed to assist the team and be able to adjust to changing priorities.
• A high degree of reliability and professionalism is expected in this role.

Critical Requirements of the Local Student Co-Op Program

• Must be 18 or older
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr).
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+ is preferred
• Able to begin work very soon, usually within 3 weeks of the job offer, and work year-round at least 16 hours each week ONLY during our regular business hours (7am-6pm, Mon-Fri…max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school).
• Commit to th