Job Description

DAP is looking to hire R&D Intern for Summer 2026.

Responsibilities:

The summer intern would work under mentorship of Social Media Coordinator.

The intern will work on

• Social Media Content Creation
  a. Description Storyboard and draft shot list to create short form video content for social channels, including working with Studio team intern to collaborate on shooting and editing videos.
  b. Goal 15-20 edited and approved pieces of social content by August 2026
• YouTube Shorts Implementation
  a. Description For owned DAP short form content, research and develop a strategy to be posted on DAP’s owned YouTube channel. Including creating a content calendar with captions for each piece of content using Jasper AI
  b. Goal Have 20 pieces of content posted as a YouTube Short by August 2026
• UGC collection
  a. Description: Find and collect UGC (User Generated Content) that is brand aligned and can be used on DAP social platforms and DAP.com. This will include onboarding to Bazaarvoice’s Vibe platform that will assist in the search and collection.
  b. Goal: 10-15 pieces of UGC collected and approved by August 2026
  

Pay

• $17 / hour.
  

Requirements

• Major: Marketing, Communication, Business.
• Rising Junior, or Senior.
• Extensive experience with Instagram and, Tik Tok, and Facebook.
• Preferred: experience with content creation and editing (short-form vertical video) .
• Preferred: experience managing social media accounts (Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook) for a business or campus organization.
• Impeccable written and oral communication skills.
• History of effective social media writing.
  

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.3 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.

At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP’s history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/

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