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Communications Intern (PR, Internal Comms, Events)

Graco
Minneapolis, MN Intern
POSTED ON 9/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2025
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experience—it’s a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what’s ahead. Throughout the program, you’ll expand your industry knowledge, collaborate with professionals who are passionate about doing things the right way, and experience a culture that thrives on new ideas and continual growth. You’ll also take part in events designed to support both your learning and personal development. The program concludes with a final presentation where you’ll showcase your achievements and the difference you’ve made.

We’re looking for a motivated intern to support our communications and events team in delivering impactful, engaging experiences for employees and external audiences. This role offers hands-on exposure to a variety of communication functions, including public relations, internal communications, brand campaigns and event support. 

As a shared resource between the Senior Events Manager, Corporate Communications Manager, and Brand Manager, the intern will assist with content creation, logistics coordination, and brand-aligned storytelling across multiple channels.

What You Will Do

  • Support internal communications efforts, including drafting employee messages and intranet content
  • Assist with public relations tasks such as media monitoring and press material development
  • Help coordinate logistics and communications for employee events
  • Contribute to brand campaign execution through writing, editing, social media support and creative input
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent and timely messaging

What You Will Bring

  • Strong writing and organizational skills
  • Interest in communications, PR, branding, and event planning
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$16.00 - $27.00

Salary : $16 - $27

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