Marketing Communications Intern Summer 2027

Avery Dennison•Mentor, OH

1d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Avery Dennison is seeking a Marketing Communications Intern to support North America marketing operations during Summer 2027. The internship is expected to begin May 24, 2027, and run through August 2027 at approximately 40 hours per week. Depending on business needs, the assignment may extend into Fall 2027 as a part-time co-op of approximately 15 hours per week while the intern is in school. The intern will gain exposure to Avery Dennison’s business segments, product line organization, and six key marketing communications areas: content and product support, event management, eCommerce, digital marketing and website management, creative development, and channel program management. The role includes competitive marketing research, report and presentation development, trade event support, eCommerce website testing, and research into ways the team could use AI tools to manage workload and improve output. Avery Dennison’s Internship & Co-Op Program combines experiential, on-the-job learning with strategic projects, access to business leaders, networking, and mentoring. Interns are paired with an Early Careers Associate or program graduate, and may participate in employee resource groups. Internship positions are paid, and relocation assistance is available to those who qualify.

Requirements

Pursuing a BS in marketing or communications at an accredited university; junior status or above.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship, co-op, or relevant work experience in a technical or business-to-business marketing communications environment.
Completion of professional writing courses, workshops, or certifications.
Strong interest in pursuing Avery Dennison’s full-time Marketing Early Career Program upon graduation.
Experience with Salesforce systems and computer software such as Google Suite.
Teamwork and leadership skills to work across diverse functional disciplines and regional cultures.
Experience in student organizations such as Beta Alpha Psi, Association of Latino Professionals of America, Multicultural Business Association, American Marketing Association collegiate chapters, Women in Business, or other business-related organizations.
Volunteerism or similar activities.
Junior academic status is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of Avery Dennison’s business segments and product line team organizational structure.
Meet regularly with marketing communications team members to learn about content and product support, event management, eCommerce, digital marketing and website management, creative development, and channel program management.
Study the competitive marketing environment for three key High Value Category sub-segments and develop recommendations for marketing to those audiences.
Compile findings and recommendations into clear, concise, visually engaging reports and presentations that follow brand guidelines.
Assist the events manager in executing a trade marketing event, such as an industry or customer-facing event.
Participate in user acceptance testing for the eCommerce website relaunch by running prescribed tests and reporting findings to the eCommerce specialist.
Research an opportunity for the marketing communications team to use AI, including Gemini or Salesforce agents, to manage workload and improve output.