Job Summary:

The Business Operations Intern directly supports the corporate administration staff. They will assist with general office management activities and collaborate with multiple departments to gain valuable hands-on experience in a corporate environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not a supervisory role.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Create, organize, and update file structures.
• Oversee mail deliveries, packages, and post office runs.
• Assist with general office management, ordering supplies, etc.
• Assist with marketing and social media activities, such as creating mockups, monitoring engagement on social media sites, and strategizing to improve marketing techniques.
• Collaborate with team to complete ongoing projects within the company.

Qualifications and Competency: (include but are not limited to)

• Must live in an SBA Qualified HUBZone. (Check your address with the SBA map at this link: HUBZone Map (sba.gov) )
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of products (MS Office)

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Business-related undergraduate degree program at an accredited university or technical college.
• H.S. diploma or GED

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands of this position primarily require the use of hands and fingers. Abilities such as vision, hearing, talking, sitting, standing, and walking are also required. There may on occasion be a need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Only local candidates will be considered (no relocation assistance provided) and priority to those in HUBZone.

How do I know if I live in Hubzone? Cut and paste link to browser - https://maps.certify.sba.gov. Next, type in your address and a map showing if your home is qualified areas appear.

Internships are anticipated to last no more than 1 year; candidates will be assessed during the program for promotion into full and part-time vacancies as they become available.

Vision IT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vision IT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Vision IT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vision IT's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.