PDSN Communications Intern - Summer 2026 at Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation · Pella, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Pella
Pella Corporation, one of the largest manufacturers of windows and doors in North America, is seeking a PDSN Communications Intern for the summer of 2026. As a leader in innovation, Pella offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and innovative industry.
This individual will play an active role in supporting our PDSN team across all business segments. Responsibilities are dynamic day to day and will include support for activations for portfolio brands across segments and channels to ensure compliance with process, brand, and legal. This person will interact with internal account teams, product partners, marketing partners, legal team, and independent branches to ensure communications developed are consistent with the PDSN strategies.
A successful communications intern should be detail-oriented, have strong collaboration and communication skills, be a self-motivator and have a curious attitude.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Assist in special projects and presentations
• Manage project work regarding weekly, monthly communications and provide status updates
• Review and edit weekly/monthly communications
• Conduct competitive research to inform strategic communication objectives
• Team player with strong collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Finance, or Interior Design. Nice to have: Communications Specialty.
Specific projects:
- Re-ignite the PDSN Newsletter
- Influence PDSN Communication Strategy
- Pella Connect Leadership Communication Cadence Strategy
- Creative solutions for leadership communication/connection
- Template Builds
- Bulletin Communications
- Competitive Benchmarking and Report Out
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Post-offer background check and drug screen required. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.
Company
About Pella Corporation
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.
With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?
