Summer 2026 Internship Opportunity!

Title: Finance Intern

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Summary:

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a company that’s making a global impact? Carboline is looking for motivated, curious, and driven students to join our team for an unforgettable summer internship experience! This immersive 12-week program (Anticipated: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026), offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, build lasting connections, and make a meaningful impact—all before heading back to campus. 

As a Finance Intern at Carboline, you won’t just be crunching numbers—you’ll be contributing to real projects that matter. You’ll dive into the world of corporate finance, gaining hands-on experience and valuable industry insight. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, connect with mentors, and build relationships with peers and senior leaders—all from our Corporate Headquarters in St. Louis. It’s more than an internship—it’s your launchpad into a career in finance.

 What You’ll Gain:

• Meaningful, hands-on experience working on impactful projects that contribute to Carboline’s success.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and insight into how a global organization operates.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship from experienced leaders.
• A chance to enhance your skills and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.
• Participation in team-building activities and a workplace culture that values innovation, integrity, and growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Available to work 30–40 hours per week from May through August.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office-based with extended computer use (up to 8 hours/day).
• Students must have housing arrangements in or near St. Louis, MO for the summer, as housing allowance is not provided.
• No unusual lifting, environmental, or exertion requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Leverage your skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support financial analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to projects with a results-driven mindset, while maintaining objectivity and professionalism.
• Apply your understanding of financial statements—including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports—to real business scenarios.
• Think critically and creatively to explore solutions and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and in conversation, with team members at all levels.
• Champion Carboline’s commitment to safety and quality by adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Who We Are: 

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously. 

Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you. 

What We Offer: 

We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential, and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan. Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

“In order to be the best, we must hire the best.”