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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.

Job Summary

UPS, one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies according to Fortune, is looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to participate in summer internships.  Selected candidates will gain invaluable knowledge and experience in different areas of our business and will learn a broad perspective of the logistics industry by interacting with various levels of management.  Students gain valuable experience to apply the knowledge they have gained during their studies.

Other Duties

• Shadow UPS Sales Professional to understand a day-in-a-life of an Account Executive to gain experience with UPS sales processes


• Spend time in Package operations to become knowledgeable of our core business


• Prepare reports and analyze data to understand how Sr. Leaders view results


• Research internal and external trends and prepare recommendations


• Drive assigned project(s) to completion, tracking results and exceeding expectations


• Prepare capstone presentation and deliver to senior sales leadership to demonstrate presentation and communication skills


• Other duties as needed

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrates leadership attributes within classroom, projects, volunteering


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to communicate with all levels of management


• Ability to multitask and work with cross functional teams

Minimum Qualifiers

• Last semester Junior Year preferred


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

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

• 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

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 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.

Once known as a trucking company, UPS is now recognized as a technology company with trucks and is poised for success.  Spending more than $1 billion a year on information technology, UPS provides 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 working on a degree in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, or related major, thenUPS is a great place for you to start your career.

Job Description:

The Summer Intern will be automating the generation of graphical activity diagrams and other application design diagrams using Microsofts Automatic Graph Layout technology that is mission critical for UPS operations.

The successful Summer Intern will have worked with or have experience in:

• Microsoft C# programming experience


• Microsoft Visual Studio


• Microsoft Access or SQL Server is a plus

TheSummer Intern must be able to work 20-40 during the summer (generally May through August).

Education:

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

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

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