Intern Communications

Refresco Careers • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Intern provides support to organizational functions in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment. Interns are placed in a department according to their interests, skills, and business needs, where they assist with projects, process improvements, and day-to-day activities. The internship lasts 3 to 6 months and offers hands-on industry experience and professional development.

Communications work may include administrative support; drafting internal and external communications; helping create and manage e-newsletters and social media content, including daily monitoring and posting; and managing an assigned continuous-improvement project. The intern also learns organizational processes, contributes to projects, helps maintain documentation and records, follows safety regulations and company policies, and shadows experienced professionals to learn beverage manufacturing practices.

The position is based at the Tampa corporate office, with minimal travel. Work is fast-paced and involves sustained focus, deadlines, project management, and accuracy. The role requires standing or walking continuously and regularly handling or carrying materials or equipment of moderate weight. Typical hours are 20–29 per week, with infrequent overtime, weekend work, or shift rotation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Marketing/Communications, or a related field, depending on the department.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in the declared major.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work the hours requested by the supervisor and fulfill university-required hours for academic credit, if applicable.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Interest in business operations and organizational functions within beverage manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Flexibility to work in a hands-on environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to support process improvements and contribute to projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, innovative research and application of safety concepts, interpersonal tactfulness, and general compliance knowledge for general industry.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tools beyond the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including drafting internal and external communications.
• Assist in creating and managing e-newsletters and social media content, including daily monitoring and posting.
• Learn organizational processes and procedures.
• Contribute to assigned projects and assist with developing and maintaining documentation or records.
• Manage an assigned project focused on continuous improvement within the department.
• Comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and logs relevant to the internship function.
• Shadow experienced professionals and gain exposure to best practices in beverage manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern