Contractors’ Warehouse —
Communications Internship (Summer 2025 – Hybrid/In-Office)
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req124939
Category – Internship
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req124939
Category – Internship
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $24.00 – $24.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
**Internship format will be 4 days a week in office (Monday – Thursday & Friday's Remote)
Internship Overview
The Home Depot’s Summer Internship program offers college students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands on experience in a corporate environment. During an 11 – week period from May 12 – July 25, 2025, interns will be assigned to a functional team such as Supply Chain, Marketing, e-commerce, Technology, Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Outside Sales & Services, Human Resources, etc. Interns will learn more about our retail business and our corporate offices while having the opportunity to work on a pre-assigned project that impacts the function they are supporting. Additionally, interns participate in networking and development activities that set them up for success as they build their careers.
What makes a Great Intern:
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Action Oriented: Intern takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
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Manages Ambiguity: Intern effectively navigates and thrives in uncertain situations while using sound judgment to make decisions without having the full picture. Is able to move work forward without all the details
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Collaboration: Intern contributes to the group’s efforts and steps forward to help as needed. Seeks input from others
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Nimble Learning: Intern actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
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Communication: Intern develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audience
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Customer Focus: Intern builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
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Drives Results: Evaluates information to make logical decisions and achieve results despite potential challenges or setbacks.
Description of the Major/Subject Area
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, or related field. Must have excellent writing and communications skills. Will support activities including, but not limited to, research, writing assignments, social media, etc.
Communications Interns will focus on communication strategy, programs, editorial content to drive key messages across internal and external audiences, and develop brand and PR plans. This is a great opportunity for intern candidates interested in internal and external communications, or public relations. Communications interns may support External Communications and Public Relations, while others may be focused on corporate wide communications.
Key Responsibilities:
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Developing high-quality communication materials for a variety of channels and audiences, both internal and external.
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Understanding our brand storytelling to communicate & develop impactful brand assets for our organization.
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Ability to develop presentations & thought pieces that are reflective of our brand’s values and core mission.
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Perform online and on-the-ground primary research for blog posts, articles, guides, and other content
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Monitoring our social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn & SharePoint, which includes consistent tone/language/templatization of post creation, social listening, community management, and campaign reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
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Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Graphic Design, Broadcasting or related degree
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Prior internship experience in a corporate environment, preferably in a communication department
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Interest in working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team
Description of Roles: (Career paths that utilize this skillset full-time)
At The Home Depot, our associates always have room to move up and explore new opportunities. After the Internship, here are some examples of early career roles that interns with a background in Communications could potentially support:
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Corporate Communications Specialist
Location:
Interns will be expected to work in-person at the Atlanta Corporate Office (Store Support Center) four days a week (Monday-Thursday) and will work remotely one day a week (Friday's) during the 11-week program. Housing assistance will be provided to eligible interns.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Typically reports to Manager
- No responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Bonus Eligible
401(k) Company Matching
Employee Stock Purchase ProgramLocation – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req124939
Category – Internship
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Role Overview
**Internship format will be 4 days a week in office (Monday – Thursday & Friday's Remote)
Internship Overview
The Home Depot’s Summer Internship program offers college students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands on experience in a corporate environment. During an 11 – week period from May 12 – July 25, 2025, interns will be assigned to a functional team such as Supply Chain, Marketing, e-commerce, Technology, Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Outside Sales & Services, Human Resources, etc. Interns will learn more about our retail business and our corporate offices while having the opportunity to work on a pre-assigned project that impacts the function they are supporting. Additionally, interns participate in networking and development activities that set them up for success as they build their careers.
What makes a Great Intern:
-
Action Oriented: Intern takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
-
Manages Ambiguity: Intern effectively navigates and thrives in uncertain situations while using sound judgment to make decisions without having the full picture. Is able to move work forward without all the details
-
Collaboration: Intern contributes to the group’s efforts and steps forward to help as needed. Seeks input from others
-
Nimble Learning: Intern actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
-
Communication: Intern develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audience
-
Customer Focus: Intern builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
-
Drives Results: Evaluates information to make logical decisions and achieve results despite potential challenges or setbacks.
Description of the Major/Subject Area
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, or related field. Must have excellent writing and communications skills. Will support activities including, but not limited to, research, writing assignments, social media, etc.
Communications Interns will focus on communication strategy, programs, editorial content to drive key messages across internal and external audiences, and develop brand and PR plans. This is a great opportunity for intern candidates interested in internal and external communications, or public relations. Communications interns may support External Communications and Public Relations, while others may be focused on corporate wide communications.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Developing high-quality communication materials for a variety of channels and audiences, both internal and external.
-
Understanding our brand storytelling to communicate & develop impactful brand assets for our organization.
-
Ability to develop presentations & thought pieces that are reflective of our brand’s values and core mission.
-
Perform online and on-the-ground primary research for blog posts, articles, guides, and other content
-
Monitoring our social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn & SharePoint, which includes consistent tone/language/templatization of post creation, social listening, community management, and campaign reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Graphic Design, Broadcasting or related degree
-
Prior internship experience in a corporate environment, preferably in a communication department
-
Interest in working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team
Description of Roles: (Career paths that utilize this skillset full-time)
At The Home Depot, our associates always have room to move up and explore new opportunities. After the Internship, here are some examples of early career roles that interns with a background in Communications could potentially support:
-
Corporate Communications Specialist
Location:
Interns will be expected to work in-person at the Atlanta Corporate Office (Store Support Center) four days a week (Monday-Thursday) and will work remotely one day a week (Friday's) during the 11-week program. Housing assistance will be provided to eligible interns.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Typically reports to Manager
- No responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Bonus Eligible401(k) Company MatchingEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramHybrid – An associate in a hybrid role blends in-office and remote/virtual working to complete their job duties. An associate may be required to work from a designated Home Depot location on some days, and may work from a virtual/remote location on others. We also refer to this as location – flex.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
Healthcare Options
Profit-Sharing Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on Cell Phones, Gyms, and More
Store Location
9090
2455 PACES FERRY RD
Atlanta, GA
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