Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource.

What You Will Contribute:

Are you ready to tell compelling stories, shape employee experiences, and make your creative mark on a global scale? Join our Human Resources team as a Graphic Design Intern and be the creative voice behind our internal employee communications.

Badger Meter is looking to hire a sophomore Graphic Design student for our Graphic Design Internship. This will be 10-15 hours weekly, preferably onsite at our Milwaukee location with the potential for a full-time summer internship following.

The Graphic Design Intern will assist the Human Resources Communications & Talent Brand team at Badger Meter by enhancing the employee experience through Badger Meter internal communication channels. The Graphic Design Intern will gain experience developing and executing employee communication campaigns utilizing both print and digital platforms to ensure we are effectively engaging with our global employee base. Additionally, the Graphic Design Intern will also support the day-to-day management of the employee intranet site, OneDrop, gaining website management experience.

This isn't just an internship—it's a launchpad for someone who’s passionate about communication, branding, and elevating the employee experience. As the creative driver of our HR team, you’ll have room to explore, experiment, and craft campaigns that resonate across regions.

Job Duties:

• Assist with the development and execution of internal communications including, but not limited to, digital TV screens and company newsletters.

• Support the employee intranet site, OneDrop, managing day-to-day updates, developing and updating department spaces and identifying opportunities for an optimized user experience.

• Support the global HR team in developing a global Badger Meter career brand, focused on creating a consistent user experience for both internal and external job applicants on the Badger Meter Careers’ website and social media channels.

• Support both HR and Global Marketing Communications teams to ensure all assets follow Corporate Brand & Style Guidelines.

• Identify opportunities for improvement that increase employee engagement through communication channels.

• Support with the set up and launch of the annual global employee engagement survey program.

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field required

Qualifications:

• Intermediate computer/technical skills in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required

• Basic experience using Adobe Creative Cloud Products (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator primarily) required

• Strong oral and written communication skills required

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.

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An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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