As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program:

You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more.  

The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path.

Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid)

Our Internship Experience includes: 

• 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field. 

• Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO. 

• Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person. 

• Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller. 

• End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers. 

Position Overview:

The Intern will perform duties designed to encourage professional growth and development, through short-term projects that include activities such as the collection, compilation, analysis, and presentation of data related to our international transactions around the world. This role will assist in the review of import and export processes and documents in multiple countries and help in data management. By supporting trade compliance, the intern will have exposure across various business units and the multiple countries where H.B. Fuller does business, while encouraging collaboration with departments such as supply chain, logistics, procurement, and business operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate the launch of internal import/export contact networks, focusing on new global entities

• Complete global profiles of customs brokers and freight forwarders

• Assist in creating data analytics, metrics, and dashboards for trade activity reporting

• Support the collection and documentation of Free Trade Agreement requests from suppliers

• Help identify and resolve discrepancies in Tariff Code data across multiple systems

• Assist in deploying Standard Operating Procedures, templates, and guidance documents

• Develop and organize a repository of key trade compliance documents (e.g., Powers of Attorney)

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting, data analytics, or global studies/international trade

• Minimum rising junior or senior standing

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; familiarity with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of additional languages

• Ability to navigate SAP

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects

• Awareness of global regulatory or tax-related impacts

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.