At a glance
Position:Contract Labor College Co-op
Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America
Additional Locations: Houston (TX, USA) + More - Less
Schedule:Part time
Date Posted:04/27/2026
Job Number:R2064895
Position Type:Temporary
Workplace Type:Onsite
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.
Dowhas an excitingpart-timecooperative education job opportunity available inMidland, MI or Houston, TX. This position is open to qualified and highly committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Houston Dow Center or Midland Dow site. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round,undergraduatestudent position --at leastone full year in duration --whilethe student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific jobandco-op program requirements listed below and who cansimultaneouslysucceed both in school and in a professional work environment.
About This Role
In this role, you'll support theDow Center for Contract Labor, a global, cross-functional team focused on governing and improving how contract labor is managed across the company. Your work will span HR Contract Labor Team support, process and documentation management, data analysis, and coordination with a broad range of stakeholders-providing hands-on exposure to how enterprise-level programs operate in a global organization.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll support day-to-day operations and improvement efforts for a global HR program. You'll gain exposure to how enterprise-level HR governance and compliance work in practice-experience that translates well to future business, HR, or operations roles.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinating meetings, agendas, notes, and action-item tracking
Organizing and maintaining SharePoint and intranet documentation
Assisting with data analysis, self-assessments, and reporting
Helping draft and finalize presentations and team materials
Supporting cross-functional projects and supplier interactions
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED.
Must be currently enrolled in anundergraduate degree programat an accredited college or university, successfully completing a minimum of 6 credit hours in the Fall & Winter terms (~Sept-Apr).
Live within50 miles of the Dow Midland or Houston site.
Able to worka minimum of 16 hours per week year-roundduring business hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm | Maximum of 8 hours/day and 30/week during the academic year).
Ability to commit to the role forat least one full calendar yearbefore completing undergraduate studies.
Demonstrates reliable attendance and punctuality, with dependable transportation and strong time-management skills to support consistent on-site work.
A minimum requirement for this 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.
Preferred Qualifications
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing Business majors may be the best fit for this position.
Availability to commitlonger than one yearprior to completing the undergraduate degree program.
Skills
Demonstrates initiative and self-direction, identifying work that needs to be done and following through independently
Applies Excel and data analysis skillsto support reporting, assessments, and informed decision-making
Maintains strong attention to detail, delivering accurate, high-quality work outputs
Communicates effectively in writing and verbally, including drafting clear, professional emails and materials for stakeholders
Prioritizes and re-prioritizes work effectively, adapting to shifting priorities while balancing multiple assignments and deadlines
Uses Microsoft Office tools proficiently, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams
Additional Notes
Any current Dow college co-ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current roleat leastone full year, must haveat leastone full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying toeachDow co-op job posting.
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.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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 visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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 onwww.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.
