High School Co-op - Kentucky (2024-2025 High School Seniors)

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.  

Dow, located in the Elizabethtown, KY Area, is seeking local qualified, highly committed individuals for cooperative  education employment while the student is in their senior year of high school (2024-2025) .  This program is for already-successful high school students who meet all of the listed requirements and can simultaneously  succeed both in school and in a professional  work environment.

JOB PURPOSE

The high school positions provide basic support for various departments or buildings.  Positions are usually in office environments, but occasionally there is a need in a laboratory or production environment.  This opportunity gives the student exposure to several different roles, careers, environments and people while handling necessary entry-level work in support of the department.  This is also an opportunity to broaden interpersonal and time management skills since the Dow work environment is much different than home, school or most other work environments available to students.

These positions are primarily onsite.

Key Job Responsibilities

Included, but not limited to:

• Automation/Scripting of manual tasks.
• Creating and Updating documentation of your programs/scripts.
• Reviewing and Updating existing user documentation.
• Gathering program requirements and user feedback.
• Computer work using Microsoft Office applications, file servers, internal websites, etc.
• Paperwork or basic office responsibilities utilizing various equipment (copy machines, faxing, scanning, multi-line phones, etc.)
• Errands and escorting visitors
• Organizing, filing, stocking, and/or help with managing supply inventories
• Willingness to do whatever is needed to assist the team with necessary work and changing priorities

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• There is no required course of study for this position, but students with computer programming knowledge may be the best fit for this position.
• Student must be able to deliver a quality work product, pay attention to details, prioritize tasks, and follow through on details to completion.
• Student must be efficient and productive and be able to keep up with deadlines committed to.
• Student should be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done, ask for clarity or additional instruction when needed, and be able to work independently as well as cooperatively with the team.
• Student should be flexible, cooperative and have a positive attitude.

Critical Requirements of the Local Student High School Co-Op Program

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be a high school Senior during the upcoming school year that you’d be working
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+ is preferred
• Able to begin work typically between June-Augst and work year-round at least 15 hours each week specifically between 8:00am and 12:00 noon OR 12:30pm – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
• Commit to the role for the full academic year  

Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and drug screen/medical evaluation and will verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow.

A minimum requirement for the U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

To be properly considered, please attach a resume to your application.

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 .

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 .

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