Job Description
Communications Intern

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Kent, OH  
Additional Locations: NA 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 221202 

Position Overview

Davey is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and creative intern to join its corporate communications department for a consecutive two semester internship. This is an in-person internship in the Kent, Ohio area. This position will work on Davey's internal communications platform, DaveyConnect. Attention to detail and being self-driven are a must. The intern will gain skills with a dynamic internal content management system, writing clear and concise messages for various internal audiences, and creating and packaging content in a visually interesting manner.

The ideal candidate will work full-time (4 days a week) during the summer and part-time during the fall school semester with a potential option to renew for the spring semester. 

Job Duties

  • Write and format content based on information from internal groups.
  • Update and refresh visual content in recurring campaigns.
  • Brainstorm ideas for new, engaging campaigns.
  • Assist with monitoring activity and comments on the platform.
  • Support data collection and documentation of previous campaigns.
  • Other projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Writing and creating professional internal or external digital content.
  • Previous experience working with a content management system. 
  • Familiarity with Canva or design creation is a plus.
  • Has excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Is pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related majors.
  • Is willing to lend a hand on projects outside of their scope of work.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Additional Information

Please submit the following:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter, if you have trouble submitting your cover letter, please sign back into your profile at jobs.davey.com, click on "My Documents" and upload your cover letter there. 

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Intern 
Job Type: Part Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%