At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Field Communications Intern provides internal communications support by developing communications to STERIS Healthcare employees across North America. The Field Communications Intern can expect to gain an understanding of and experience in internal communications, including leveraging print and newsletters, email, digital screens, video and additional channels to drive employee alignment and engagement in business goals.

Key Program Information: 

• Summer internship program goes from May 20th - August 9th - potential for extension into the school year
• Hybrid work environment - will be a blended in-office and remote work position
• Office location: Mentor, OH

Duties

• Provides support to Field Communications to develop content for print and digital employee newsletters, as well as supporting the design and distribution of the newsletters
• Drafts email communications on a wide range of topics impacting the field
• Supports the development and distribution of video communications to sales and service team members
• Researches internal communications best practices and provides reports on opportunities for STERIS to improve the field communications program
• Assists in recording performance metrics for internal communications

Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or related field - must have completed sophomore year requirements by May 2024
• Familiarity with MSOffice applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Must be able to provide writing samples

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.  WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.  We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.