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Corporate Communications Intern
Summary
Title:Corporate Communications Intern
ID:2214
Department:Human Resources
Location:Kansas City, MO (RSC Corporate Headquarters)
Classification:Occasional
Status:Part-Time
Description
Job Description
The Corporate Communications internship will provide a real world job opportunity for a student interested in putting a twist on the traditional ways companies communicate programs, policies and practices to employees.   This role will be directly involved in the development of internal communication plans, materials and strategies designed to support Company and Human Resources Department objectives by effectively informing and engaging employees.  Key responsibilities include:
  • contribute original content and ideas for general informational messages and program launches
  • work with Marketing and Human Resources leaders to align employment and corporate branding efforts
  • assist in developing, drafting and launching employee related programs, policies, practices and communication initiatives
  • develop, maintain and update the look, feel and content on the corporate intranet and recruitment sites
TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS.

Basic Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in a degree program in English, Business, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing
Preferred Qualifications
  • Sophomore year or later 
  • Excellent communicator with advanced writing skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle simultaneous tasks
  • Attention to details and deadlines
  • Skilled in learning communication goals with the ability to develop compelling messages.
  • Ability to handle sensitive business information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Creative edge - someone who is excited to work on a progressive project and motivated to make a difference.

Additional Details
  • Schedule is flexible.  Manager will work with the selected candidate to determine expectations on the number of hours per week.  
  • This opportunity is open to students currently in the Kansas City metro area or who will be in the Kansas City metro area this summer. 
  • Would need transportation to Russell Stover Chocolates Corporate Office. 

Company Description
Russell Stover Chocolates is the nation’s leading manufacturer of boxed chocolates.  The company’s three brands – Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Pangburn’s - account for more than 60 percent of all boxed chocolate sales in the United States through 30+ company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being “Made in America” and “Handcrafted in Small Batches”.    

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates.   This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe.  Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED  employer. Principals only please.

This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications