At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role - What you would do in this role

Dow's Human Resource Organization is looking for exceptional students who are passionate about people and interested in contributing as an Intern in a global company of diverse, creative, and talented people.

At Dow, highly engaged and dedicated HR people help create a competitive advantage by shaping Dow's culture with a keen focus on attracting, developing, rewarding, and retaining a diverse workforce that possesses the best talents to compete in a global marketplace.  An internship in Dow's Human Resource Development Program (HRDP) prepares you to contribute as an HR professional.

Interns will lead challenging projects aligned to Dow's strategic priorities and designed to provide practical skill-based development while offering insight into the Dow culture.  Interns will experience broad exposure to the HR function, one-on-one interaction with Senior HR Leadership, and the opportunity to interact in a global team.  Successful interns will be considered for full-time employment in Dow's Human Resources Development Program post-graduation. 

Can you see yourself on the team? For example, suppose you have a passion for people and want to experience how optimizing human capital investment can drive business growth, profitability, and success. In that case, this may be the right program for you. We invite you to bring your passion, expertise, and experience and begin writing your own success story at Dow.

Location: Midland, MI or Houston, TX

Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee.

Qualifications – Required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree
• GPAs of 3.0 or higher are preferred
• A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States permanently (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or qualifying Asylee / Refugee).

Preferred Skills – An expanded list of qualifications that are “nice to have”, but not essential.

• Candidates within one or two years of graduation.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in one of the following:  Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Labor & Industrial Relations, Organizational Behavior/Development, Business Administration, or related field.
• Candidates should be results-oriented and have high initiative, be curious, demonstrate a strong motivation and capacity to learn. 
• Candidates should be customer-focused, able to work independently, innovative, interested in exploring new areas, and have superior communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Previous HR internship/work experience is beneficial.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.