Summer 2025 Intern | Marketing Communications

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.  PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company: Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requisition Summary

The Kenworth Division of PACCAR is looking for highly motivated interns who are interested in gaining professional marketing experience in an industry-leading manufacturing company to join our Marketing team.

Internships include unique learning opportunities such as:

• Learn first-hand from the industry’s top professionals.
• Work directly with Senior Managers.
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience.

Internships are scheduled to begin in May or June 2025.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Support Kenworth’s public relations and social media strategy.
• Generate digital content and contribute to Kenworth marketing and community events.
• Participate in additional projects designed to make company operations more effective and efficient.

Skills / Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resourceful and a self-starter
• Experience applying research, user insights, and data to strategic plans
• Experience with video production preferred
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Software preferred

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a Marketing focus.

• Junior or Senior standing preferred

Intern Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Sick Leave
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.