Job Summary

The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment and to support/promote the students' career goals through contacts with professionals in their fields of study. The intern will have the chance to gain hands on experience and work alongside professionals. Internships are structured learning experiences where interns and our professionals work together on projects within their departments. These assignments allow students to integrate knowledge and skills in manners that are mutually beneficial to the students and Cooper.

Responsibilities:

• As an intern, you will contribute to the projects and apply what you are learning in your college coursework.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations.
• Assist managers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-starter; able to work well without constant direction
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• Professional attitude and positive work ethic.
• Self-motivated and willingness to work as a team in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a college degree in the field of interest

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not intended to determine specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Employment Status: Full Time

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Cooper Electrical Construction Company provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Further, it is the policy of Cooper Electrical Construction Company to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.