Technology Intern
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Technology Intern will have the opportunity to deliver on business challenges that align with their field of study - all while working alongside field professionals and leaders who will support the Intern's skills and experience. The Intern's responsibilities will include providing support to the CIO and Vice President, Sales & Business Development, project-based duties, networking opportunities, job shadowing and special projects as assigned.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical direction in support of PeriShip sales initiatives
- Document client requirements and processes
- Work cross-functionally to complete high impact projects
- Assist with research on new and existing projects
- Receive intellectual and creative opportunities to tackle a problem and develop your own proposed solutions
- Assist in developing, documenting and deploying project management standards in support of key PeriShip initiatives
- Conduct a variety of general administrative tasks as assigned
- Assist with data entry and reporting
- Assist in document business requirements - gathering & documenting user requirements
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- The Intern should be motivated, charismatic, have high energy, a sense of service, responsibility and a willingness to learn and train on a dynamic business model
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in areas where only limited standardization exists
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate student; or recent graduate from degree program
- Major/field of study related to applicable internship (Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain or Operations)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other applications as required
- Familiar with industry publications and resource guides