Marketing Communications Internship Summer 2026

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Marketing Communications Intern who will have a positive impact on the Marketing Team at its North Carolina location. As a Marketing Communications Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in various marketing projects focusing on coordination of multi-media marketing initiatives intended to elevate brand awareness of Covia’s hero and value-added brands.

The internship will be May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Project Management:
  • Assist marketing communications team with execution of Covia’s annual marcom plan;
  • Support prioritized product launch activities and brand-specific advertising campaigns;
  • Take ownership and serve as a gate-keeper of marcom project list to ensure on time/on budget execution of all ongoing marketing activities;
  • Track, compile and present all monthly marcom activities to VP of Marketing, Strategic Marketing and MarCom teams.
  • Manage promotional items and its distribution, evaluate current tracking process and recommend process improvement strategies as well as promo request automation.
• Tradeshows Support:
  • Assist marcom team with tradeshow planning activities as needed;
  • Research and present concepts and ideas for 10x10, 10x20 and 20x20 booth design trends that are best suited for showcasing minerals;
  • Evaluate and recommend process improvements for maintaining our tradeshow depository portal.
• Social Media:
  • Assist with ideation, origination, and creation of a high-quality, relevant and engaging content aligned with our social media strategy for two B2C and B2B brands: Crayola Play Sand and BESTSAND Sports;
  • Proactively manage and curate content calendar;
  • Manage our brands’ online reputation and interact with our communities via social listening.
• Perform other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Communications or a related field of study from an accredited university
• Interested in developing a career in Marketing
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

• The ability to think logically and communicate ideas with others
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamic
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules
• Build high-performing work teams
• Focus on customers
• Demonstrate a growth mindset
• Do the right thing, always

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