Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Internal Communications Intern - NV? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PENA team today!

Responsibilities

Panasonic Energy’s Intern Program provides meaningful, real-life experience while working as a solutions leader for the energy industry as you learn about the Panasonic organization. Gain mentorship and interact with internal and external audiences with the goal of enhancing Panasonic’s reputation with key stakeholders—our current, future and alumni talent—and contributing to our culture model through storytelling that captures our values and delivers key information to our talent base.

Internship Details

The program will be a fulltime paid summer internship working for Panasonic at the Gigafactory
The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between Monday, May 19th and Friday, August 8th. This date range is subject to change
Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship
Housing allowance provided

Program Requirements

The program will be a full-time paid summer internship working for Panasonic Energy of North America onsite at the Gigafactory
Must attend entirety of internship from the indicated start and end date noted above
Minimum 3.2 GPA
Must have completed a minimum of 2 years at an accredited university

Essential Duties

Support the Communications team in executing communication plans and drafting content for key company programs, including storytelling to bring Panasonic’s Mission/Vision/Behaviors for Success to life, Wellness/Benefits/Total Rewards programs, local events, and more.
Draft short articles and feature stories for company newsletter and/or intranet.
Support company live events, such as All Hands Meetings, and other corporate events as needed.
Collaborate on creative content creation to capture culture and drive employee engagement.
Bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to Panasonic’s Communications Program, serving as an agent for change in the way we reach and interact with employees today and in the future.
Collaborate with other functional areas and interns to leverage processes and ideas to and from other parts of the business

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Education

What You'll Bring:

Completion of at least two years of full-time enrollment) in a Bachelor’s degree program in Communications, Marketing, Human Resources or alike

Essential Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to write and communicate information clearly and concisely
Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications

GPA of 3.2 or higher
Hands-on experience through project teams or previous jobs
Creative, self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Goal-oriented, innovative forward thinker
A desire to create a sustainable future through energy storage, renewable energy, and electric vehicles

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 20%
Lift: 10%

Tools and/or Equipment: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

Keyboard/Computer: Continuous
Office Equipment: Continuous
Phone Continuous

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

About Us

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation.

Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world’s safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.  All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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