Business Administration Internship Fall 2024
The Organization:
SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation in order to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating the delivery of innovative capability and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility. The internship program is administered by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Reconciling general ledger accounts
- Monthly financial statement review and analysis
- Assist with general accounting and month-end closing procedures
- Assist with weekly check writing and credit card reconciliation
- Provide clerical support and filing as needed
- Complete special projects as needed and other duties
- Must participate in weekly market research and submit minimum required entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc. that could contribute to the innovative ideas needed to create solutions for the warfighter.
Requirements:
- MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECURITY CLEARANCE
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a field associated with the internship roles listed above
- Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be willing and able to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
Time commitment:
- Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
- Position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours during the Summer semester.
- Receive direct supervision from the SOFWERX Team Lead and report to USF IAE supervisor.
Opportunities:
- Engage in employee events, such as team building
- Build resume and explore career options
- Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
- Further develop professional skills
- Upon successful completion of internship, will be provided with letter of recommendation
- Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance
Rate of Pay:
- $16 (Non-STEM)