Department: Finance
Location: US-California-San Jose
Compensation: $20.00 - $40.00 / hour
Description
Corporate Communications Intern
Location: San Jose, CA
Join a team that is transforming smiles and changing lives.
Align Technology is a global medical device company that is changing lives through better smiles. We reimagine and reinvent the way orthodontic and restorative treatment is presented and delivered to millions of people around the world through our network of Invisalign-trained doctors.
We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation.
Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
About This Opportunity
Align Technology, Inc. (the makers of the Invisalign® System) has a corporate communications position available for a student seeking a summer internship.
The internship will be based out of an Align corporate office in San Jose, CA. The position is for a full-time role, for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer.
Role expectations
• Learn about Align as a company.
• Support Corporate Communications on various project tasks such as:
• Writing original editorial content for employee communications and engagement
• Documenting, updating, and refining communications best practice guides
• Supporting corporate and management social media content planning
• Updating an online press room, including press kits to inform key audiences
• Producing virtual and in-person employee meetings and events
• Editing and cataloguing videos
• Assist with documentation and organization of various programs and projects, as needed
• Development of presentation materials including graphs and PowerPoint presentations
• Follow all departmental and company procedures as indicated in quality, administrative, or other systems.
What We're Looking For
• [Junior / Senior] College student majoring in communications, public relations or a related field with a strong interest in corporate communications.
• Willingness to be flexible for different tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism in interacting with executives.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ask clarifying questions.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
• Eager to learn and share ideas.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, preferred; Knowledge of internal communications platforms, Salesforce Visualforce and/or Salesforce Classic Platforms (Intranet) would be a plus but not required.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
