Intern

Intern (Project DUO Program)

Position Summary:

The Project DUO Intern role gives students the opportunity to work closely with different departments at Gowan and gain real experience in a professional office setting. Interns will help with day-to-day tasks such as scheduling, organizing documents, updating spreadsheets, and supporting team projects. This internship is designed to help students build practical workplace skills while learning how a global agriculture company operates behind the scenes. Interns will support projects that improve how teams stay organized, communicate, and complete their work.

Location: Gowan Headquarters (Yuma, AZ)

Job Status:

• Full-Time Internship (30 hours/week)

• Paid

• On-site

Reports to: Assigned Department Lead / Project DUO Program Manager

Role Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and prepare meeting materials

• Assist with document creation, editing, formatting, and organization

• Perform data entry, filing, and information management tasks

• Support departmental communications and prepare summaries or updates

• Help facilitate onboarding and offboarding steps within designated departments

Project Support

• Participate in process mapping sessions and documentation of workflows

• Assist in updating department tools, forms, and internal resources

• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support projects and team goals

• Help prepare presentations, progress reports, and operational documents

• Support cross-functional project work aimed at improving systems and alignment

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Engage with other DUO interns during rotations or shared assignments

• Work with various departments to understand broader Gowan operations

• Coordinate with HR, IT, Finance, and other internal teams for project needs

Education:

Minimum Education:

• Currently enrolled in University/College.

Preferred Education:

• Coursework or experience related to project management, organizational systems, or administrative support.

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

Required:

• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities

• Strong attention to detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

• Ability to learn new systems and software quickly

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in an office setting with professionalism

• Comfort in a collaborative work environment

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize with guidance

• Reliable, organized, and able to follow through on assignments

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of or interest in project management principles

• Experience with documentation, organizing information, or multi-step workflows

• Familiarity with process improvement concepts or administrative operations

Job Expectations / Working Conditions:

• On-site presence at Gowan’s downtown Yuma office

• Ability to work 30 hours per week during the internship term (Fall, Spring, or Summer)

• Participation in team meetings and collaborative work sessions

• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to assist multiple departments depending on rotational needs

Include shift schedule

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Include budgeted hours

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