HR Corporate Communications Intern (67674)

Candidates applying must be residing within a 50 mile-commutable radius to the job location.

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary:

• In this role, you will work with multiple Global Communications team members to support a variety of programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with Corporate Communications in content curation and compilation for a variety of internal and external communication vehicles (including company blog and social media channels)
• Partner with Philanthropy to create and post philanthropy content on company blog and social media channels
• Assist in execution of philanthropy event calendar and encourage employee engagement with events such as:
  • LLS Light the Night, Paws for a Cause, etc.
  • Tracking/distribution of supplies/giveaways for events
  • Scheduling WWB team members for event set-up/breakdown
  • Work in WestGives responding to employee questions and volunteer sign-ups
• Support H.O. West Foundation giving program
• Support financial reporting of philanthropy grants and support with company sites
• Performs other duties as needed, based on business need.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Currently obtaining   Bachelor's in Communications (PR), Marketing Communications or related field
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in Microsoft Office 365 (including PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• Top-tier writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Availability for Fall Semester 2024 and/or Spring 2025 semester (15 hours per week)

Travel Requirements:

• No travel

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Sedentary work environment, exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
• Office environment
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Must be able to work independently and be a strong team player

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West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.