Local College Co-op - Packaging & Specialty Plastics Corporate Affairs

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 in Midland, MI or Houston, TX
. This position is open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland or Houston Dow site. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round,
undergraduate student position -- at least one full year 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.

This position exists to support the Packaging & Specialty Plastics Corporate Affairs team in implementing communication tactics in support of division businesses and strategic objectives.

• Prepare necessary information and content to external website updates following established processes.
• Update and manage currency of internal web content.
• Prepare internal announcements and post these to various communications channels.
• Support the organization and execution of business events.
• Manage inventory, retrieval and return of items in storage.
• Work closely with the business communications team on marketing communications projects as assigned.
• Other general administrative tasks as assigned.

• There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing Public Affairs, Business, or Communication majors may be the best fit for this position.
• Student must be able to deliver a quality work product, pay attention to details, prioritize tasks, and follow through on details to completion.
• Student must be efficient and productive and be able to keep up with deadlines committed to.
• Student should be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done, ask for clarity or additional instruction when needed, and be able to work independently as well as cooperatively with the team.
• Student should be flexible, cooperative and have a positive attitude.

• Communication
  - Creates clear and professional written and verbal communications
• Collaboration
  - Works effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Organization & Planning
  - Prioritizes tasks, manages deadlines, and maintains accuracy
• Initiative
  - Takes ownership of work and proactively identifies next steps
• Attention to Detail
  - Produces high-quality work with a focus on accuracy
• Adaptability
  - Adjusts to changing priorities and supports a variety of projects and assignments

• 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…