Social Media Intern Job at Colgate-Palmolive in Overland Park

No Relocation Assistance Offered

# 162638 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.50/hr

**Who We Are**

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Toms of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hills Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving childrens oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

**Job Description: Social Media Internship**

**Position Title: Social Media Intern**

**Department: Digital Transformation & CXEC**

**Reports To: Social Media Analyst**

**Duration: 10 weeks, June-August**

**Objective: To assist the Social Media Analyst in implementing and enhancing social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and follower growth across various social media platforms.**

**Responsibilities:**

+ **Community Management:**

+ **Monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and mentions.**

+ **Respond to queries and engage with followers to foster community growth.**

+ **Report any issues or negative feedback to the Social Media Analyst.**

+ **Analytical Support:**

+ **Track and report on social media performance metrics using analytic tools.**

+ **Identify trends and insights to help optimize content and strategy.**

+ **Assist in preparing monthly social media performance reports.**

+ **Research and Trends:**

+ **Stay updated on the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices.**

+ **Research competitor activity and industry trends to provide actionable insights.**

+ **Administrative Tasks:**

+ **Assist in the preparation of presentation slides and marketing materials.**

+ **Carry out any other assigned tasks to support the marketing team.**

**Qualifications:**

+ **Currently enrolled in a degree program in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.**

+ **Familiarity with major social media platforms and their best practices.**

+ **Strong written and verbal communication skills.**

+ **Ability to work independently and as part of a team.**

+ **Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.**

**Compensation and Benefits**

Salary Range $20.00 - $24.50 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

+ Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.

+ Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements

+ Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually

+ Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually

+ Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year

+ Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

**Our Commitment to Sustainability**

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**

Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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