Corporate Communications Intern Corporate Communications Internship Are you interested in becoming Ace helpful? Ace has been named a Top Workplace in Chicago & were looking for the best people to help us fulfill our vision of being the best, most helpful hardware stores on the planet. Were focused on the future, looking for new & better ways to compete in todays marketplace. At Ace, we like to say that we have a soft heart, a steel spine & we like to win. People are the foundation of what makes Ace great, & were always looking for ways to improve the employment experience for Ace team members. What we can promise you is that you will gain a sense of accountability & ownership by working hard to build Aces continued success, & your own. Youll enjoy a competitive, fast-paced and friendly work environment. And, youll take pride in serving our Ace retail stores & their customers in neighborhoods across the country and around the world. 2019 Summer Internship Program The Ace Internship program allows you to apply skills and knowledge you're learning in College, while contributing to exciting, real-world projects. We will provide hands-on experience to fit your career objectives, complement your academic work and enhance your learning. This paid internship runs for approximately 12 weeks throughout the summer and will give you the know-how that future employers will look for! Want to hear more? Please review our Glassdoor comments from former interns here: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ace-Hardware-Reviews-E2699.htm . Your Responsibilities The Corporate Communications intern will support retailer communications, employee communications and media relations. Specific duties will include but are not limited to: * Drafting and editing articles * Conducting retailer interviews * Video production and support * Creating and distributing email newsletters using online tool * Participating and assisting in cross functional projects * Providing communication support for the 2019 Ace Fall Convention The ideal intern will possess the following: * Working towards a bachelors degree in the following area(s): Journalism/Communications/Marketing/Public Relations * Entering senior year of college * Strong oral and written communication skills * Analytical and problem-solving skills * Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments * Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member * Excellent time management and organizational skills * Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed * Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation * Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday -Friday for 12 weeks * Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors Our Company For more than 90 years, Ace Hardware has been known as the place with the helpful hardware folks in thousands of neighborhoods across America, providing customers with a more personal kind of helpful. In 2017, Ace ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retail Stores, Eleven Years in a Row," according to J.D. Power. With more than 5,000 hardware stores locally owned and operated across the globe, Ace is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and also have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its retailers' stores are located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and approximately 55 countries. We want to hear from you! When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.Corporate Communications Intern