About the position
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Caterpillar offers a unique opportunity within our marketing organization to allow students to gain a wealth of real-world practical experience and establish core marketing competencies. Marketing professionals across the enterprise help our dealers and customers succeed in their business through the promotion and selling of products and services, including market research and advertising to the industries we serve. Marketing Interns help shape and support our brand by creating compelling stories and customer experiences that are aligned to meet the needs of our business, enhance the power of our brand and maximize the value delivered to the Caterpillar enterprise and our end-user customers with visual and esthetic appeal.
Responsibilities
- Build foundational knowledge of Caterpillar, its products, services and customers.
- Grow personally and professionally through soft skills development and hands-on technical training.
- Collaborate with experts in product development, dealer management, marketing, and sales.
- Work in various rotational assignments throughout Caterpillar, learning strategy, services and products.
- Manage assigned territory and serve as a connection between dealers and Caterpillar.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Marketing, Business, Graphic Design, Communications, PR, or related degree at the time of application and throughout the program.
- Must have completed 12 credit hours prior to the start of the program.
- Minimum 2.8/4.0 cumulative GPA, no rounding.
- Must be able to relocate to internship location for the duration of the internship and complete daily commute using reliable transportation.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience/demonstrated abilities in Project Management.
- Previous industry and/or marketing operations experience is highly valued.
- Strong initiative, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Highly organized.
- Previous experience/level of proficiency within the following areas: Construction Equipment, Mining Equipment, Diesel Equipment, Natural Gas Engines, On-Highway Trucks.
Benefits
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Housing Stipend
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical coverage
- Voluntary benefits
