Summer Intern - Internal Communications at Hines – Houston, Texas

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

The Internal Communications Intern will support the Internal Communications team with maintaining and improving the company intranet, assisting with the use of AI tools to support communication workflows, and helping produce employee-facing content. This role offers hands-on experience in digital content management and internal communications while collaborating with the broader MarComm team.

Intranet Content Management and Optimization

• Assist with auditing and organizing existing intranet content to improve clarity, usability, and searchability.
• Support the refresh and development of intranet pages and resources to enhance the employee experience.
• Help ensure intranet content is accurate, up to date, and aligned with brand and communication standards.
• Contribute ideas for improving navigation, structure, and overall usability of the platform.

AI Enablement and Communication Tools

• Assist the team in implementing AI tools that support content creation, knowledge sharing, and communication workflows.
• Help test and document new AI-supported processes for drafting, summarizing, or organizing internal communications.
• Support the development of guidance or best practices for teams using AI in communication workflows.

Employee Content and Communications Support

• Assist with drafting and editing internal communications such as announcements, newsletters, and employee resources.
• Support the development of employee-facing content that promotes engagement and understanding across teams.
• Help coordinate and organize content for internal campaigns and communication initiatives.

Collaboration and Learning

• Work closely with the Internal Communications and broader MarComm teams to support ongoing communication initiatives.

• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to learn about integrated communication strategy.

• Contribute ideas that enhance the employee communication experience and support organizational clarity.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience in internal communications and employee engagement strategy.
• Develop skills in intranet content management and digital workplace communications.
• Learn how AI tools can be integrated into modern communication workflows.
• Collaborate with professionals across the MarComm team and gain exposure to enterprise communication strategy.

Experience and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• Interest in internal communications, digital workplace platforms, or organizational communications.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to clarity and tone.
• Familiarity with collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or intranet tools is a plus.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI tools that support productivity and communication.

Core Attributes

• Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different teams and functions.
• Curious: Interest in learning about internal communications, digital workplace tools, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Organized: Able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive: Comfortable contributing ideas and supporting evolving communication initiatives.

Duration, Location, and Hours

• This is a summer internship, expected to last approximately 8 weeks.
• Flexible working hours, with an expectation of 30-40 hours per week.
• This internship requires in-office attendance and collaboration.
• Compensation: $23/hr - $27/hr

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.

Closing

Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 28 countries. We manage a $92.3B¹ portfolio of high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 634 properties totaling over 225 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of June 30, 2022.

Visit www.hines.com for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.