Program Summary:
Gain valuable professional experience in internal and external communications, event planning, community outreach, and customer service skills in a growing global biotherapeutics company. Intern will also learn about local not-for-profit organizations in Kankakee County.
Role that this position reports to: Communications Business Partner/Site Lead
> This internship will be full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer break and transition to part-time (20 hours per week) during the academic year. This is a hybrid role with flexible scheduling. Candidates interested in a year-long commitment are encouraged to apply.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Prepare weekly KankakeeNews Newsletter by writing articles, taking photos, interviewing employees, etc.
2. Assist with preparation and implementation of special events, including developing promotional materials.
3. Provide writing support for materials including website, social media, electronic bulletin boards, stories, and CSL NOW. May also assist with updating and maintaining these communication vehicles.
4. Assist with fundraising events with the United Giving Committee for local not-for-profit organizations along with patient organizations.
5. Assist with clerical work such as invoice processing.
6. Coordinate community outreach tours, check presentations, and photos.
7. Support development of communication plans for initiatives.
Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
>Enrolled in a 4-year university with progression toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, journalism or related field
Students with Junior or Senior standing are preferred.
>Microsoft Office suite skills required. Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or Canva skills preferred.
>Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills required. Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism. Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility, shows pride in work performed, demonstrates flexibility and acceptance of assignments and schedules. Maintains professional behavior and appearance. Exhibits dependability. Strong organizational skills. Able to work well with diverse groups. Self-starter; able to make decisions independently.
About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.