Marketing and Communications Intern

IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY

Our Summer Internship Program is a supervised program designed to enhance professional development by providing the chance to “test drive” Gentherm and step into our organization to learn about our culture and career possibilities for your future. Our Summer program formally runs from May 19, 2025 through August 8, 2025.

The interns will follow a cohort-style program with 15 other students, as they navigate learning Gentherm, our Mission, Values, and our Business Goals. The cohort will have the opportunity to interact and learn from Executive Leaders across the organizations through monthly learning sessions, as well as participate in both community and company events.

Students complete a predetermined project related to department goals and the student’s area of study. The program is designed to be an experiential learning that integrates knowledge learned in the classroom and practical application in a professional setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with creating and distributing internal communication materials, including newsletters and announcements.
• Support content creation and storytelling for internal and external channels.
• Help manage and schedule social media posts across various platforms.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain the company intranet with up-to-date content and resources.
• Research industry trends and best practices for digital and internal communication strategies.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for campaigns and employee engagement activities.
• Assist with event promotion and coverage for internal and external communications.
• Monitor and report on social media engagement and internal communication effectiveness.
• Support the development and execution of communication strategies for key company initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently enrolled in school and have finished their freshman year by the start of the internship program.
• Familiar with Microsoft products.
• Able to be on-site minimum of 3 days a week (up to 5) at our facilities in Novi, Michigan
• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing and content creation.
• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Creative thinker with an interest in storytelling and brand communication.

COMPETENCIES

• Deliver Results
  • Understand the mission and output of your team; set SMART objectives and deliver
• Drive Change
  • Focus on agility and commitment to continuous improvement; Understand and act on internal and external drivers of change
• Build Capability
  • Foster a culture of learning and development; Support individual growth through continuous feedback to achieve personal and professional goals
• Cultivate Innovation
  • Openly embrace, create, implement and support new and innovative ideas, processes and technology that deliver business results

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best serve our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. Gentherm is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.