Marketing Intern, Summer 2026

Job Description

About Company

Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production, recognized as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for. With advanced research and production facilities and a vast global supply network, Kuraray excels in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. KAI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, which operates in 32 countries and employs over 11,000 people worldwide, including more than 800 in the United States.

Founded in 1926, Kuraray is committed to building a better tomorrow. The company values integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability, seeking dedicated professionals who share these principles. As a Kuraray America team member, individuals benefit from working for an industry leader, gaining responsibility quickly, and enjoying competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

In 2026, Kuraray will celebrate its 100th anniversary with local and global events, storytelling campaigns, and sustainability initiatives. Interns are encouraged to participate in these commemorative projects, experiencing firsthand Kuraray’s century-long commitment to innovation, safety, and community impact.

Job Description, Detailed

Title: Marketing Intern, Summer 2026

Location: Remote (East Coast)

Internship Summary:
This is a paid, full-time marketing internship spanning 13 weeks for the summer of 2026, with flexible start dates. The intern will support the Advanced Materials team by organizing digital content, assisting with competitive market research, and contributing to various cross-functional projects. The role offers valuable exposure to marketing operations, digital promotions, and data management tools like Salesforce and Smartsheet. Key responsibilities include collaborating with team members to improve content structure, supporting AI-related initiatives, and enhancing the usability of internal platforms such as Box and the Sales Portal. The internship will be split between a major project and daily tasks. Housing will not be provided.

Responsibilities:
• Review and archive materials in Box and Smartsheet, organizing outdated content into a structured format.
• Assist the T&M group in gathering competitive intelligence on companies and products within the dental restorative materials market.
• Help document and standardize the structure and naming conventions for the Sales Portal.
• Support various Salesforce.com (SFDC) tasks as assigned.
• Contribute to AI-related projects and digital promotions initiatives as needed.
• Reorganize Advanced Materials content in Box, including adding video content and links, in consultation with team members.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a B.S. in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Completed at least one year of college coursework prior to the internship.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA) and extracurricular achievement.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
• Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment screening process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Competencies:
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Difference: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an an organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.