Marketing Communications Intern Summer 2027

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

What we are looking for

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns and co-ops  do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison’s Internship & Co-Op Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and an encouraging team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects.

We’re seeking a Marketing Communications Marketing Intern  to join our business in North America for the Summer of 2027 (start date 5.24.2027)  in a full- time capacity ( approx 40 hours per week)  through August  2027 with the possibility to extend the assignment into a part time co op, ( approx 15 hours per week) while they are in school. The extension into Fall 2027 would be based on business needs. You will provide support for North America marketing operations. 

What you will be doing

The primary roles and responsibilities of this internship will be:

• Develop an understanding of the segments in which Avery Dennison operates and the product line team organizational structure

• Meet regularly with the marcom team members to gain a deep understanding of each of the 6 key areas of the function: 

  • Content & product support

  • Event management

  • eCommerce

  • Digital marketing and website management

  • Creative development

  • Channel program management

• Execute a study on the competitive marketing environment for 3 key High Value Category sub-segments, translating insights into recommendations on what we could do differently to market to these niche audiences.

• Compile and summarize findings and recommendations into clear, concise, and visually engaging reports and presentations that are within the brand guidelines. 

• Assist in the execution of one trade marketing event alongside the events manager, learning the details of event management. This may be an industry event or a customer-facing event.

• Participate in the user acceptance testing for the re-launch of the eCommerce website. Run prescribed tests on the site and report findings to the eComm specialist. 

• Research one key opportunity for the Marcom team (within any of the 6 key areas) to better utilize AI (Gemini or Salesforce agents) to manage workload and output. (For example, explore how we can automate the creation of customer communications, or updates to product collateral, or potentially how we manage personal workload by using digital tools we have access to within Avery Dennison.) 

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Summer Internship & Co-Op Program is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other summer interns and Early Careers Program associates from various tracks, you quickly develop a community  of individuals all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

A core component of the curriculum is the mentoring program. Paired with an Early Careers Associate or program graduate within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths, networking and defining your early career path.  

In addition, as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we welcome our associates to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups(ERG’s).  ERG’s are a group of employees that help advance and promote diversity, cultural awareness and an inclusive work environment. Some of our ERG’s are Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Elevate(Woman’s), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG), and Voz Latina.

Internship positions at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is provided for those that qualify.

What you will need to bring to the program

Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

Education

• Pursuing a BS in marketing, communications  ( junior status or above) from an accredited university 

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Previous internship/co op experience or relevant work experience in technical, business-to-business (Marketing Communications) environment ( a plus)

• Completion of professional writing courses, workshops, or certifications is highly desirable 

• Must have a strong interest pursuing Avery Dennison’s full-time Marketing Early Career Program upon graduation 

• Experience working with a Salesforce systems and computer software such as Google Suite  

• Teamwork, and leadership skills in order to cut across many diverse functional disciplines and regional cultures

• Experience via student organizations, such as Beta Alpha Psi, Association of Latino Professionals of America, Multicultural Business Association, American Marketing Association (AMA) Collegiate Chapters , Women in Business, or Business related organizations etc.

• Volunteerism or similar activities

Requirements:

*Must have reliable transportation to and from work

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future 

The hourly rate for this position is $22-$27 /hour  based on where you are at academically ( junior status for this position is preferred

The hourly rate above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.  
 

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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