AI Strategy & Enablement Intern – Summer 2026
Henkel is an organization focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. They are seeking an intern to evaluate and roll out AI tools to enhance business processes and support AI-enabled initiatives across various functions. Responsibilities Play a key role in evaluating and rolling out cutting-edge AI tools to enhance business processes and decision-making Conduct market and competitive research to identify emerging AI trends and assess tool capabilities Evaluate and test AI tools for usability, scalability, and alignment with Henkel’s strategic goals Build and nurture internal AI communities by connecting with innovators across teams and fostering knowledge sharing Support AI-enabled initiatives across functions, contributing to implementation and adoption efforts Summarize insights and present clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders Skills A rising junior or senior graduating in 2027 or 2028 pursuing a degree in Marketing or Digital Business Strong ability to conduct structured market research on AI tools and trends Skilled in synthesizing findings into actionable insights and presentations Tech curiosity and familiarity with AI concepts and tools like ChatGPT and Gemini Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams Project management skills with proficiency in standard tools (e.g., Microsoft 365) Basic understanding of prompt engineering and generative AI applications Benefits Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide. Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses. Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors. Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals. In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country. This internship is eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support. Company Overview Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value. It was founded in 1876, and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Henkel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2025, 16 in 2024, 23 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 11 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.