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Business Operations Intern

Chicago, IL

$20/hr

... ad hoc projects as they become available. In this role you will gain an understanding of the basic operational set up and processes of a creative based business creating a strong foundation for ...

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Business Operations Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20/hr

... ad hoc projects as they become available. In this role you will gain an understanding of the basic operational set up and processes of a creative based business creating a strong foundation for ...

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Agronomy Internship Summer 2027

Pierron, IL · On-site

As an Agronomy Intern, you will work alongside experienced Sales Agronomists and Operations professionals to learn about seed, crop nutrients, crop protection products, field scouting, soil sampling ...

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Agronomy Internship Summer 2027

Venedy, IL

As an Agronomy Intern, you will work alongside experienced Sales Agronomists and Operations professionals to learn about seed, crop nutrients, crop protection products, field scouting, soil sampling ...

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Agronomy Internship Summer 2027

Trenton, IL · On-site

As an Agronomy Intern, you will work alongside experienced Sales Agronomists and Operations professionals to learn about seed, crop nutrients, crop protection products, field scouting, soil sampling ...

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Business Operations Intern

Chicago, IL

tms
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$20/hr

Internship

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

PROGRAM DATES June 2, 2027 - August 5, 2027 

ABOUT US 

tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.  

Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas. 

Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. 

WHAT MATTERS THE MOST 

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com. 

LIFE OF A TMS SUMMER INTERN 

Here at tms, we care about our people, and we want to help foster their skills into the best they can be. The tms Summer Internship Program aims to do just that. Each year, we seek to build an inclusive program that not only offers hands-on experience working with clients and cross-functional teams alike but also promotes numerous networking and relationship building opportunities with industry leaders, mentors, and peers across the business. 

As an intern, our program will provide you with the unique opportunity to fully integrate yourself across the various business units and departments at tms, while also focusing on team-building and strengths-building opportunities. Throughout the summer, as an intern at tms, you will take part in real client projects and will work together with the other tms interns on a Capstone project, which will be "pitched" to the agency at program end. As an intern, you will also have the opportunity to take part in various panels, lunch & learns, and group activities, all centered on providing you with career tips, guidance, and best practices. Our goal is to help foster the minds of our future - the talent that will ultimately develop and bring the freshest and most innovative ideas to life. 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY 

Business Operations Intern: 

Our Biz Ops Intern will assist with monthly and one-off reporting requests across departments, teams, and lines of business; daily support on monitoring and updating basic project info in our ERP system; providing project management support on internal based creative projects (setting up kick off meetings, reviews, etc.); assisting resource managers with administrative tasks; and involvement with ad hoc projects as they become available. In this role you will gain an understanding of the basic operational set up and processes of a creative based business creating a strong foundation for potential careers in a variety of departments in the marketing/advertising industries.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

  • Rising Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate 

  • GPA: 3.0 or higher 

  • Solutions-oriented with critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

  • Strong interpersonal skills, enjoys building relationships and working with others 

  • Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

  • Strong time and project management skills, comfortable juggling multiple tasks 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 

  • Resourceful and a proactive self-starter 

Hourly Rate: $20/hr

If interested, please apply and submit your resume. We will follow up with a link to our assessment and a detailed overview of each internship position. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

RECRUITING AGENCIES 

tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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