Job Description

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #168807 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

 

Job Description: SEO Intern (Co-Op)

Position Title: SEO Intern (Co-Op) 

Department: Digital Transformation & CXEC (Digital Engagement Team)

Reports To: SEO Manager

Duration: August 2025 - December 2025

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Keyword Research: Assist in identifying relevant and high-performing keywords for various pet health topics and product categories supporting our brand growth plans (BGPs).

• Perform On-Page SEO Analysis : Help analyze website content, meta descriptions, title tags, and internal linking structures for optimization opportunities.

• Support Technical SEO Audits: Assist in identifying and troubleshooting technical SEO issues (e.g., crawl errors, sitemap issues, page speed) through Jira. 

• Analyze Competitor SEO Strategies: Research and report on competitor SEO tactics to identify new opportunities.

• Monitor SEO Performance: Help track and report on key SEO metrics using tools like Brightedge, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO platforms.

• Assist with Content Optimization: Support the optimization of existing and new website content for search engines.

• Participate in Link Building Initiatives: Learn about and contribute to ethical link building strategies, collaborating closely with PR teams. 

• Collaborate: Work cross-functionally with content, web development, brand and other internal/ external teams.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field. Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. 

• Strong interest in digital marketing and a foundational understanding of SEO principles.

• Understanding of coding languages (HTML, CSS and Javascript). 

• Familiarity with the Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Gmail etc.) 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

• A passion for pets is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $20.00 - $24.50 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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