2013 Internships By Company

UPS Safety / Employee Communications Intern

UPS in the New York metropolitan area is seeking a college junior to participate in a 6-12 month internship.  The internship will focus on employee communications emphasizing employee safety.  Candidates studying Employee Communications, Organizational Communications, Business Communications, Mass Communications, Marketing Communications, or Journalism, are preferred.

Job Description

The communications internship is intended to expose the intern to the challenges of communicating to a manual and mobile workforce.  The intern will have frontline experience working with UPS employees to develop communication strategies and collateral.  The internship will focus on promoting safe behaviors in UPS operations.  The intern will work closely with the local Safety managers and the Employee Communications manager.

The internship will require a blend of working in an office environment with visits to frontline UPS operations.  Meeting and interviewing UPS employees is a key activity in developing communications materials.  In addition, the intern will learn elements of employee communications theory and practice, and see firsthand how communications tactics are designed, applied, and measured.

The internship will require some travel to UPS operations locations in the New York City area.

At the end of the internship, the candidate will have produced a portfolio of written and visual collateral. Additionally, the intern will have gained valuable experience developing and implementing effective communications strategies.

Business casual attire is required.

Hours

The internship will run from 7 a.m. until 12 noon. Monday through Friday.  Some flexibility exists to accommodate the interns class schedule.  However, most of the experience will require early-morning hours in order to observe the appropriate activities and gather necessary information.

Requisite Skills

• Excellent written communications skills.  Writing is a primary requirement for this internship. Interns will write copy for online articles, visual communications materials and strategy documents as part of their assignment.


• Strong verbal skills are preferred.  The internship is intended to facilitate interaction with frontline employees and UPS management. Oral communications skills are a key component.


• Graphic design, desktop publishing, and digital image editing skills preferred.


• Creative thinking.  The intern will be challenged to develop solutions to an array of business communications challenges.


• Knowledge of the Windows PC environment is required.


• Basic photography skills required.

Writing samples are required.  Examples of visual communications collateral are encouraged.

UPS is an equal opportunity employer.

The Plant Engineering (PE) Co-op will assist in the administration of service contracts for the protection of UPS assets, facilities, equipment and grounds.  He/She will assist with maintaining facility environmental compliance, conveyor, housekeeping and facility safety.  The PE co-op will provide small project support in developing AutoCAD layouts and maintaining as built AutoCAD files for Project work.  PE co-op will also support Facility Engineers in assembling bid packages and scope of work for small projects and develop and maintain a Project Tracking Tool for Facility Engineering staff.

Job Duties

Supports Facility Maintenance and Housekeeping Operations

• Assists with contract administration with vendors to protect physical assets, facility and equipment maintenance, and facility housekeeping to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient facility.

Supervises Outsourcing

• Establish/update Contract administration data base and provides reporting to PE staff on contract compliance.

Assists with Maintaining Compliance

• Participates in Facility Asset Protection environmental audits (e.g., Damaged Materials Program/Environmental Facility Audits) to maintain asset integrity.

Administration Support on Small PE Projects

• Provide support on cost estimate and alternatives, schedule, drawings, vendor list, and feasibility study to District Real Estate and Facilities Committee (REFCO) for project approval.


• Help assemble bid documents and project manuals and sends bid package to approved contractors to obtain project estimates.


• Develop and assemble weekly Project Status Report for local Facility Engineering staff.

Manages Project Documents and Fund Allocations

• Manages conceptual CAD drawings, as built drawings, emergency evacuation plans and data for projects and to maintain records for future project plans and for legal purposes.

Job Summary

The Social Media Intern will be responsible for building and managing online and social media projects and channels. He/she assists the Social Media Supervisor with coordinating monthly and weekly content development, scheduling and publishing.

The Social Media Intern assists in determining metrics required to identify the success of online and social media projects.

Other Duties

• Obtain content assets from agencies, communications team and other stakeholders for publishing on UPS branded channels


• Keep key stakeholders appraised of content schedules and advise of any unique engagement needs


• Support Social Media Supervisor with content evaluation for SEO


• Assist with community management coordination and performance tracking


• Support Social Media Supervisor with coordinating advertising programs designed for social media channels

Preferred Competencies

• Works with others to develop communications strategies for small-medium tactics and programs; crafts basic, effective messaging and visuals tailored to target audience(s).


• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the different media available for communication and social media channels.


• Assists management and implementation of basic projects; communicates plan, schedule, baselines, and metrics to stakeholders.


• Utilizes effective project management to deploy resources and ensures projects are on schedule.

The Corporate Strategy Intern will work in the Corporate Strategy Group. He/She will be responsible for assisting in evaluating UPS growth opportunities.

Other Duties

• Conducts research and analysis


• Assist in the evaluations of strategic options


• Experience with SQL and Oracle based software


• Formulate conclusions or recommendations based on findings


• Develops and works with cost models in Microsoft Excel


• Develops queries and maintains databases in MS Access


• Develops MS PowerPoint presentations


• Experience with working in Business Case Development


• Researches competitive landscape


• Researches Marketing opportunities and strategies

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to articulate clearly and concise


• Strong attention to detail


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Effective listening skills


• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team


• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure


• Aptitude for problem solving


• Ability to indentify Market trends


• Experience with working with Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Net Profit Value (NPV)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint


• Able to work 10-20 hours per week

• Working on a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business related discipline


• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint


• Must be able to work 12-35 hours per week

Degree Preferred:
High School Diploma

Majors Preferred:
Marketing; Sales 

Job Description:
Assist in the everyday responsibilities within the sales function

Viable candidates must be currently (actively) enrolled in a degreed college program with a graduation date of December 2006 or later in order to participate in this program.

• Working on a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business related discipline


• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint


• Must be able to work 12-35 hours per week

Degree Preferred:
High School Diploma

Majors Preferred:
Marketing; Sales 

Job Description:
Assist in the everyday responsibilities within the sales function

Viable candidates must be currently (actively) enrolled in a degreed college program with a graduation date of December 2006 or later in order to participate in this program.

Job Summary

This position impacts the organization by managing the development of global transportation solutions and by effectively using the global transportation network. The solutions developed will best meet customer needs, improve the hit rate, and increase profitable revenue while controlling costs.

The primary roles of this position include: Working with Solutions Engineers and Analysts to determine business requirements, workflow, and processes. Accurately identify the costs to provide the solutions and assess the impact on UPS Supply Chain Solutions operations. Defining the scope of projects to prevent scope creep, while maintaining profitability. Working with other cross-functional Solutions Teams. This position works with finance, cost modeling, and operations to ensure the cost model database has accurate data. Working with Operations to assess the impact of the solution on UPS Supply Chain Solutions operations and using modeling software to develop cost effective alternatives that meet customer requirements and UPS Supply Chain Solutions business goals. This position reports to the Manager of Transportation Solutions.

Other Duties

• Works well with Logistics Engineer to develop transportation solutions cost model inputs, performs preliminary evaluation of model results to ensure accuracy of inputs and appropriateness of solution


• Assists in developing recommendations for adjustments to model to output to ensure alignment with customer business requirements and UPS Supply Chain Solutions capabilities and business goals


• Prepares materials for project reviews with Transportation Solutions Manager to obtain approval for proposal methods and costs


• Participates in customer site visits to analyze customer transportation needs, gathers customer data; and verifies data assumptions and design criteria with the customer


• Assists in development of data calculations and design criteria for input into i2Client Server Transportation Management System, i2 Transportation Modeler software, CAPS, PC Miler, and TruckStops systems


• Assists in interpretation of cost model output; uses industry data to evaluate and adjust output to develop proposed methods and costs for operation of customer account; and helps identify value proposition of proposed solution for customer and UPS Supply Chain Solutions


• Reviews proposed solution and alternatives with Logistic Engineer, summarizes merits and costs/risks associated with each solution and participates in challenge sessions to select best solutions for customer and UPS Supply Chain Solutions

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communications


• Plans, allocates, and controls financial and human resources responsible for manufacturing support, physical distribution


• Conducts and interprets computer-based scenarios to test theories


• Make recommendations and decisions based on simulation and model results


• Possess knowledge of the current business methods and principles, business planning and project management


• To develop and modify business plan and recommend process improvements


• Analyzes data related to people, technology and information to identify requirements, problems, or inefficiencies in work methods, process or flows

Job Summary

UPS seeks applicants for the position of intern in its Corporate Public Affairs Office in Washington, D.C. The UPS Public Affairs Office is responsible for handling governmental affairs issues at the international, federal, and state levels. These issues include, but are not limited to: aviation, energy, healthcare, international trade, labor, security, and transportation. UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and currently serves more than 220 countries and territories.

Other Duties

• Assist in research and support to management staff


• Draft position papers, speeches, and testimony on legislation affecting UPS


• Track and monitor legislation bills that may affect UPS


• Event planning for various meetings and corporate visits


• Attend hearings, briefings, and negotiations that may affect UPS


• Assemble, disseminate newspapers, and other publications on issues that may affect UPS


• Organize briefing materials and provide general support as needed

Preferred Competencies

• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to use the Internet for research


• Ability to complete a multitude of tasks simultaneously


• Ability to learn quickly, think logically, and to analyze situations


• Ability to work independently and follow through with various duties and tasks


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite to include - Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word


• Available to work at least 35-40 hours per week


• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program of study as a Junior/Senior or graduate degree program in Public Policy, Law, Government Affairs or related discipline

Co-op is responsible for supporting engineers in research and completion of engineering orders. This includes authoring Engineering Orders, performing analysis, CAD work, and other engineering projects. Co-op must have strong mechanical background with aptitude for hands-on projects, and ability to communicate clearly and work well with others in a team environment.

Ideal candidate will be an engineering student interested in gaining one year of practical experience, rotating semesters, in support of aircraft maintenance engineering. The position is available beginning the Fall 2013 semester.

2013 Cobol Summer Intern
Computer Science Major - Grad 2014 or later
Wayne, NJ

Are you a student looking to launch your Information Technology career? If so, then UPS is the place for you!

UPS is now recognized as a technology company, spending more than $1 billion a year on information technology providing its customers unparalleled capability in tracking and distribution intelligence. This technological infrastructure also enables UPS to provide fully integrated Web-enabled, business-to-business solutions.

UPS Information Services, a leader in information technology, is currently seeking college students to join our team. If you are a highly motivated college student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, or related major, then UPS is a great place for you to start your career.

Job Description:

The Cobol Summer Intern will work as a member of a development team creating support and maintenance utilities to support a mission critical billing application for UPS using Cobol, SQL, and MS Access The Intern will be responsible for:

• Participating in reviews


• Developing code


• Developing and executing unit tests

The selected Cobol Summer Intern must also:

• have knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including design, code, unit and integration testing


• have core knowledge and skills with Cobol, SQL


• possess excellent verbal and written communications skills


• be able to work in a team environment and be self-driven if assigned to independent or small team tasks

Primary Skill:

Cobol Programming or SQL programming

Additional Skills:

SQL Language - Beginner
SQL Programming Intermediate
SSRS - Beginner
MS Access - Beginner
Structured Systems Analysis - Beginner
TeamTrack - Beginner
Microsoft Office Beginner

The Summer Intern must be able to work 32-40 during the summer (generally May through August, 2013).

Education:

The Summer Intern must be currently enrolled in a degreed college/university program working toward a degree in Computer Science, MIS or related discipline.