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December 19, 2025
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Corporate Communications Intern

Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
$22/hr - $25/hr
Intern
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, and they are seeking a Corporate Communications Intern to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field. The internship program is designed to provide valuable insights into the industry while working closely with experienced professionals on real projects that impact the business.

Responsibilities

  • Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks
  • Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives
  • Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation
  • Engage in team meetings and share ideas
  • Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards
  • Research current trends in highlighting employees in internal communications. Analyze results and provide a recommendation into one trend we should investigate further
  • Catalogue Corporate Communications digital assets into a user-friendly format that is easily accessible
  • Coordinate, organize and analyze Global Corporate Communications / Marketing org chart / directory / distribution list
  • Collate internal communications output for 2024 (emails, Viva Engage posts, digital signage). Provide data in a user-friendly format that we can continue to use as a team

Qualification

Required

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior)
  • Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location
  • Must be authorized to work in the US

Preferred

  • Working knowledge of corporate communications function
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Knowledge of other platforms - SharePoint, Canva, Webex, Teams, Smartsheet
  • Analytical, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills
  • Proficient in AP style

Benefits

  • Full-time work experience and competitive pay
  • Meaningful projects
  • Mentorship and guidance
  • Feedback and evaluation
  • Company culture
  • Networking opportunities and skill development
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1888
Dublin, Dublin, IRL
5001-10000 employees
https://www.jameshardie.com
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