Co-op – Packaging & Specialty Plastics Corporate Affairs

Dow

. Support the Packaging & Specialty Plastics Corporate Affairs team in implementing communication tactics supporting division businesses and strategic objectives .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeUnited StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication skills and attention to detail while supporting corporate affairs and marketing communications initiatives. Capable of managing web content and executing business events effectively.

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Communication TacticsWeb Content ManagementEvent OrganizationTime ManagementAttention to Detail

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Soft Skills

ReliabilityPunctualityDedicationInitiativeAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Corporate AffairsMarketing CommunicationsPublic AffairsBusiness EventsInternal Announcements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Packaging & Specialty Plastics Corporate Affairs team in implementing communication tactics supporting division businesses and strategic objectives
Prepare information and content for external website updates following established processes
Update and manage the currency of internal web content
Prepare internal announcements and post them 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 assigned marketing communications projects
Perform general administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Midland or Houston Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree
No required course of study; Public Affairs, Business, or Communication majors may be the best fit
Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr)
Strong GPA of 3.000+ preferred
Able to begin work very soon, usually within 3 weeks of the job offer
Work year-round at least 16 hours each week only during regular business hours (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday), with a maximum of 8 hours/day and 30 hours/week during school
Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year before completing the undergraduate degree or transferring out of the area
Reliable attendance and punctuality; dependable transportation, dedication, and time management skills required
Must live within 50 miles of the Dow site to which they are applying
Current Dow college co-ops transferring into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and obtain supervisor approval before applying
Must pass a background check
Must verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before hiring
Ability to work legally in the United States
No visa sponsorship/support available, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process
Ability to deliver quality work, pay attention to detail, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, take initiative, ask for clarification, work independently and cooperatively, and adapt to changing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time cooperative education opportunity
Long-term, year-round position of at least one full year
Valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation
Opportunity to interface with colleagues and leaders in many different roles
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans