Avery Dennison

Company Description

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, 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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

Are you interested in internal communication and engaging employees through digital platforms to build communities within a multinational environment? Do you want to put your creative skills into practice in a diverse and global manufacturing company? Apply now!

As part of our Global Communications department for AD Smartrac, you will focus on employee engagement and content creation (articles, videos, presentations) to enhance communications within the company. You will be responsible for maintaining a site and a global community by coming up with ideas to bring people together, and you will support the communication of internal projects and events.

The different tasks you will be performing:

• Internal Communications
  • Bringing fresh ideas to enhance the internal communications, alignment and engagement by exploring new media (such as podcasts, short videos, and visual assets)
  • Supporting and gaining experience in the full breadth of internal communication, coordinating tasks for HR, Marketing Communications, Sustainability, and DE&I
  • Updating and maintaining our intranet, OurWorld.
  • Creating and editing internal communication content.
• Project Communication Support
  • Supporting the communication of strategic internal projects (such as innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, etc.)
  • Learning how to guide change and ensure stakeholders are informed and involved in the different projects

The preferred start date is September 1, 2025. The ideal candidate is available 4-5 days a week for 6 months. The location of the position is our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest. The internship can be done remotely for up to 3 days per week.

Qualifications

What kind of candidate are we looking for?

• Someone currently following a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communication Science, Economics, Media and Culture, Marketing, Psychology, Corporate Communication, Social Media or any related studies in a Dutch university.
• Someone tech-savvy and with good knowledge of online tooling and editing programs. Previous experience in Marketing Communications or Internal Communications is a plus.
• Someone hands-on, organized, and eager to learn more about enhancing internal communication by digital means.
• Someone proactive, resourceful and creative to think out of the box while working in a dynamic team and different departments (HR, Marketing Communications, Sustainability)
• Someone with good communication skills who is not afraid to build a network and to speak up when dealing with different stakeholders.
• A real team player who brings humor and enthusiasm to work!

Additional Information

Our offer

• 550 euros per month compensation on a full-time basis
• Commuting allowance (if applicable)
• A mentoring program and specific training offerings during your internship to support your development
• Team-oriented and highly international environment, in which you get responsibility and the possibility to test your talents

Important: Only applications in English will be considered! Applicants need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for the whole duration of the internship.

Note: We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates using their personal email addresses.