What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Intern - Summer 2026 position at Avient Corporation?
Job Summary
Avient is seeking a summer intern to join the Corporate Marketing team. The Marketing Internship provides a current undergraduate student with project opportunities within key areas of marketing. During their assignments they will establish relationships with peers and leaders, learn marketing fundamentals and receive feedback from their program manager.
Essential Functions
Complete projects within key marketing functions with Avient marketing teams including research, marketing communications, industry marketing, digital marketing and product management
Gain an understanding of the various Avient businesses from a financial, operational, and strategic standpoint. This position is intended to be a stepping stone for future marketing roles within the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across business units.
Provide market intelligence on trends, customers, competitors and other factors affecting key Avient industries to support management decisions.
Interact with Senior Management, build relationships with other employees across the globe and make a difference in Avient's future success.
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Currently a rising senior pursuing a BA/BS degree with emphasis in Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
Relevant internship experience is preferred.
Additional Qualifications
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to acquire, assimilate, and analyze data from multiple data sources using a variety of business intelligence and reporting tools.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, as well as take initiative.
Team player with strong project coordination and organization skills required.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.
