Internships & Co-ops

International Paper is proud to provide students with exceptional internship & co-op programs.

International Paper's Internships and Co-Op programs

International Paper's interns have the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge from the classroom and acquire new ones while working with a supportive team of experts. Your efforts will lead to the delivery of important products that people depend on every day. You will share in the pride and satisfaction of working with a global leader in the fiber-based packaging and pulp industry.


Sarah

International Paper fosters an environment that encourages each employee to strive for success and assists employees in getting there. I have had so many different people within IP help encourage and guide me to get me where I am today, and I have felt supported throughout my entire intern experience.

2022 Global Supply Chain Intern
2022 Global Supply Chain Intern- North American Container

Terence

I love that the company culture sets a standard that encourages personal growth, collaboration, and work-life balance. I have had the opportunity to participate in projects that provide real value to the company through data manipulation and visualization, which have created a wonderful internship experience.

2022 IT Intern

Kate

I am treated as an asset in every project I am included in. As an intern, I felt valued and was continually reminded that my input was important to the team’s overall success. I have been given the opportunity to excel by being challenged with real-world exposure to daily HR operations and immersed in an environment of collaboration.

2022 HR Intern

Abigail

What I appreciate most about International Paper is that the company genuinely cares about everyone’s safety and well-being. The company actually lives out their core values and strives to make work a safer place every day.

2022 HR Intern

Ethan

My favorite aspect of working at IP is knowing that I’m working for an extremely ethical company that is constantly giving back to the community and the environment. No matter who you are or where you sit within the company, everyone is treated with the same kindness and respect.

2022 IT Intern
2022 IT Intern- Client Device Management

Ashley

The community of people that I am surrounded by every day, the meaningful projects that I have been tasked with, and the safety aspect of IP has made a lasting impact on my internship.

2022 Finance Intern
2022 Finance Intern- NAC Pricing Team

Jacob

The people I have met throughout my internship have truly exemplified the leadership values that IP preaches and been extremely welcoming and willing to help me learn. They have also empowered me to be able to help lead and participate in a number of meaningful projects throughout the summer.

2022 IT Specialist- Intern
2022 IT Specialist- Intern SAP Plant Maintenance Team

Lucy

One of my favorite parts of interning at International Paper is the emphasis on experiential learning. I feel that my contributions are valued, and I appreciate that the projects I am given as an intern at IP will have a real, positive impact on the mill.

2022 Engineering Intern
2022 Process Engineering Intern – Utilities

Gwendolyn

I have been able to get hands-on, in office, learning experiences by closely working with my supervisor and co-workers on projects that benefit the teams' visibility on mill facility performance and inventory flow. 

2022 Recycling and Recovered Fiber Intern
2022 Recycling and Recovered Fiber Intern- Global Supply Chain

Samuel

IP has truly cared about my development and allowed me to explore multiple areas of the company. This has been the best learning experience I've had while being in college.

2022 Finance Intern
 

Internship Programs:

Laying the foundation for career success is an important first step to future achievement. International Paper offers paid internships in the following areas:

  • Finance
  • Global Supply Chain & Sourcing
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing/Engineering and Environmental Health & Safety
  • Packaging Design

  • Sales

Interns & Co-Ops


IP Interns With CEO

What Do IP Interns Do?

International Paper internships are comprehensive experiences that prepare students for a career after college. We provide real assignments from the start. IP interns will:

  • Engage in meaningful projects and training opportunities to gain real-world experience

  • Partake in virtual intern assemblies to learn more about IP and engage with senior leaders

  • Participate in one-to-one meetings with assigned manager to review progress and get regular performance feedback

  • Meet regularly with a mentor, an early career professional who helps interns navigate IP

  • Depending on the facility, partake in social and community activities with other IP employees

International Paper's Internship Program aims to fully equip the next generation of talent with the technical skills and professional and social network needed to lead a very successful career after college!

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How can we help you?

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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