At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role - What you would do in this role

The Leadership Development internship is intended for a select few candidates enrolled in the first year of a full-time MBA program who seek a challenging and accelerated career path to senior business leadership in a global materials science company.

The purpose of the internship is to mutually assess the fit for a full-time position on such a career path.  To that end, interns will work in small teams to tackle high-impact, business-related projects aligned with Dow's strategy.  Interns are expected to apply their prior work experiences as well as the analytical tools and insights gained from business school to deliver fresh, provocative, and actionable solutions.  Equally important, the role of each intern is to actively network across the company to develop their own assessment of Dow, our culture, and the full-time career opportunity.  To help enable this learning, each intern will also be aligned to senior level leaders as advisors and mentors and will participate in organized networking events.

The ideal candidate for the Leadership Development internship possesses the following characteristics and qualifications:

Desire to lead a large international business or achieve a senior level finance position in a Fortune 100 firm,5 to 7 Years of relevant work experience prior to business school, preferably at a "blue chip" operating company,Strong critical thinking skills, demonstrating commercial and financial acumen,Comfortable in a "humble, yet high performing" culture, requiring effective teamwork while also demanding a high degree of individual accountability, andDemonstrated leadership qualities and a high level of Emotional Intelligence ("EQ") 

Location:

Mid-West – Midland, Michigan

Work Authorization:

Permanent right to work in the U.S.

(no Visa sponsorships; US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder prior to Interviews)

Salary Information (Monthly):

Monthly Salary + Housing, Car, and Relocation Costs

Duration:

12 weeks (June – August)

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About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.