Intern: Communications (Spring 2026)

About Mack Trucks

Do you want to be a part of a global organization where you will have first-hand responsibility over the material/parts movement to the production line of our heavy-duty trucks? Do you want to contribute to a team who are dedicated to meet the needs of our customers and overall plant operations? Then we need you! We are looking for a Communications Intern who is eager to join our team!

What you will do

The intern role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment and to support/promote the students’ career goals through contact with professionals in their fields of study. Internships are structured learning experiences where interns and our full-time professionals work together. The internship experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group/Mack Trucks by contributing to ongoing activities and special projects. The intern assignments allow students to apply and develop their knowledge and skills for the mutual benefit of the students and Volvo Group.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide communications support to various business areas/departments within the organization

• Develop content for newsletters, digital information boards, company text messaging to employees, web sites, brochures, presentations, etc.

• Create stories and messages that engage and inspire employees

• Provide photography and videography support for communications activities and events

• Use full range of communications channels to deliver company messages to employees

• Support the development, planning and execution of employee and community events

Critical Competencies

• Customer Focus: Understand and meet the needs of customers/stakeholders and create communications initiatives and activities that support and advance the goals of the organization

• Attention to Detail: Adhere to company/department standards, actively check and proofread work for accuracy

• Communication: Listen effectively, communicate information accurately and understandably, and actively seek feedback

• Dependability/Reliability: Follow through on commitments, produce work that meets or exceeds required timeline, step up and assist the team in getting the work/project
done

• Flexibility: Perform a wide range of tasks; respond to changes in direction and priorities; accept new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments • Creativity/Innovation: Look beyond traditional patterns of thinking; apply new and emerging ideas, methods, and designs

• Self-starter: Work independently and take initiative

• Excellent Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a Communications, Marketing, Graphic Arts, Digital Media degree and have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies prior to the start of the Internship. 

• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75

• Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week 

• Prefer a motivated Junior or Senior in good academic standing

Ready for the next move?

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $17.00 - $46.00.The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:

• Housing assistance

• Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization

• Training and personal development