PACCAR

Communication/Recruiter Intern Summer 2026

PACCAR  •  Columbus, MS (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Communications/Recruiter Intern

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity.

Requisition Summary

Communication/Recruiter Intern
The Communication/Recruiter Intern will support the company’s internal and external communication initiatives while assisting with the full lifecycle of recruiting. This role provides hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and corporate branding. The intern will collaborate closely with the HR and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and contribute to talent acquisition efforts.


Job Functions / Responsibilities

Special Project Assistance including, but not limited to:

  • Assist with managing the full cycle recruiting process with a high-volume requisition load.
  • Help design, develop, and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract quality candidates.
  • Stay abreast of changes in the online marketing environment and adjust accordingly.
  • Generate Recruiting Statistics reports.
  • Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
  • Facilitate a selected portion of one of our training programs.
  • The intern will learn basic presentation skills and how to engage participants in a training environment.
  • Assist with recruiting efforts.
  • Assist in drafting and editing internal communications, newsletters, employee engagement activities and announcements.
  • Support social media content creation and scheduling across platforms.
  • Help maintain and update the company website and intranet content.
  • Conduct research for communication campaigns and industry trends.
  • Assist in planning and executing events, and community outreach initiatives.
  • Monitor media coverage, compile reports on communication metrics and prepare analytics reports.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent brand messaging.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions for marketing and branding strategies.
  • Maintain communication calendars and ensure timely delivery of content.
  • Provide administrative support for events and meetings as needed.
  • Create Communication/Recruiter Dashboard using Data Analytics
  • Other tasks as assigned.


Qualifications & Skills

  • Pursuing B.S. Degree in Human Resource, Business Information Systems, Business, or related Program and have completed their sophomore year of college.
  • Experience in Microsoft SharePoint preferred.
  • MS Office proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
  • Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment required.


Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site

Additional Agency Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability

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About PACCAR

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Brasil and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa, North and South America.

PACCAR Parts operates a network of parts distribution centers offering aftermarket support to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers around the world. Aftermarket support includes customer call centers operating 24 hours a day throughout the year and technologically advanced systems to enhance inventory control and expedite order processing.

PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in more than 100 countries including a portfolio of more than 175,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $12 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, with a fleet of over 39,000 vehicles.

Environmental responsibility is one of PACCAR’s core values. The company regularly develops new programs to help protect and preserve the environment and PACCAR has established ambitious goals to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Year Founded
Unknown
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