Apprentice/Intern, Communications (1st Shift) - Miami FL/Remote

OVERVIEW:

APL Logistics is seeking talented students to join us in our Global Marketing organization for a 12-week summer internship.

You will be working with the Communication team on our SharePoint migration project, helping to develop training videos/guides, as well as design assets. As an intern, you will be exposed to global teams, new tools and technologies, and the logistics industry.

Talented individuals will be part of a cross-functional team that are passionate and excited to create impactful internal communications.

Responsibilities:

• Standardize site look & feel. Help implement SharePoint page templates, navigation conventions (hub/quick‑launch), and metadata/term store tags so departmental content is discoverable and branded consistently.

• Support the SharePoint migration as a project coordinator. Help inventory department sites, track tasks/milestones, update status, and chase blockers across global time zones; partner with site owners and content owners to prep content for migration and post‑go‑live clean‑up.

• Design internal communication pieces. Draft news posts and announcements.

• Create reusable content assets. Produce on‑brand banners, infographics, short videos, and presentation slides to support communication messages.

• Contribute to training & onboarding. Draft quick‑start guides, short how‑to videos, and cheat sheets for new site owners and contributors.

• Measure adoption and engagement. Track basic SharePoint/communications metrics (news views, asset downloads, email click‑through, time‑to‑publish), summarize insights, and recommend tweaks to content/design cadence.

• Collaborate cross‑functionally and globally.

Skills and Qualifications:

We are looking for individuals that continuously demonstrate the following attributes:

• Strong writing and editing skills with a clear, approachable, professional tone. 

• Organization and project coordination. Able to manage task lists, follow up with stakeholders, capture decisions, and keep workstreams moving across time zones. 

• Design curiosity. Interest in learning design tools for email banners, micro‑videos, and presentation assets, with attention to brand consistency and accessibility. 

• Core values and behaviors: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Customer Focus.

Education/Experience:

• Preferred Juniors and Seniors graduating between May 2026 and May 2027 pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred Master’s students in the relevant field graduating between May 2026 and May 2027
• Preferred Marketing, Communications, and/or Project Management focus
• SharePoint experience or eagerness to learn SharePoint site/news publishing.
• Digital communication fluency.  Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint). 
• Experience with Monday.com and Canva are a plus.

Preferred skill sets:

• SharePoint experience or eagerness to learn SharePoint site/news publishing.
• Digital communication fluency. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint). 
• Experience with Monday.com and Canva are a plus.

Candidates must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility or office.

The hourly wage for this position is $23.50 to $25.00.     

Candidates are eligible for the following benefit:

•  one (1) hour of paid sick time for every thirty (30) hrs worked, and up to a maximum of forty-eight (48) hrs each calendar yr.

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Work Location Requirement – APL Logistics
Employees residing within 25 miles of an APL Logistics Hub Office (AZ, FL, MI, NC, OR) are required to follow a designated Hybrid schedule as described below:  Fully on-site, or fully remote schedules are determined based on role and business needs.
•    Hybrid employees must report to the office 8 days per month, scheduled by their supervisor.
•    Warehouse roles are typically fully on-site.
•    Candidates outside the 25-mile radius may be considered for fully remote roles, depending on business needs.
Remote work requires full compliance with company policies, including workspace standards, timekeeping, and communication protocols. Commuting costs are not reimbursed.  Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.