Business Operations Summer Intern - Global Mobility

Plus Relocation Services is thrilled to partner with Upward Mobility, a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) Diversity Internship Program.  Upward Mobility is a unique industry-wide program that has been developed to provide underserved students with access to formative work experiences with industry leading organizations in the field of employee mobility.  (https://www.eleven-plus.org/upwardmobility)

Plus Relocation is excited to welcome an intern to our organization in an opportunity to gain a full understanding of our industry, and the business cycle in which we work together within our organization.

Summary:

Throughout this 10-week program, the intern will have the opportunity to shape the course of their career through this unique, hands-on learning.  Partnering with each of our core business areas, they will learn about the valuable roles and responsibilities of each department, and how they partner together across the organization to support our clients as we deliver delight. Each business unit will include training regarding their department functionality and process.

What does success look like for the intern at the end of the summer?

Upon successful completion, the intern will leave Plus Relocation with a well-rounded view of the full

business cycle within our industry, that can be applied to their future career goals.

Available to College Students who are juniors or seniors in the 2023-2024 school year.

Timing:  10 weeks; June- August 2023

Number of hours/week:  35

Business hours:  9:00am-5:00pm M-F

Hourly wage:  $15.00/hour

Internship work address: Plus Relocation, 600 hwy 169 south, suite 500; Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55426
This is NOT a remote position.

Department partnership opportunities will include:

• Human Resources & Executive Leadership
• Delight Engineering (IT)
• Business Development
• Consulting Services
• Marketing
• Client Relations
• Client Services
• Global Supply Chain
• Expense Management & Global Compensation
• Real Estate & Home Sale

Role Responsibilities:

• Regularly interact with all levels of management, interact with internal and external partners, staff, and customers
• Perform operational and administrative functions and gain professional experience and exposure to the industry in which we work
• Gain exposure to the overall business environment
• Analyze data and create reports to help inform and drive the business
• Conduct literature reviews and research to support projects
• Under direct supervision of a mentor, learn and develop skills valuable to maneuvering the business environment
• This opportunity may include policy/procedure review, researching benchmarks and best practices, and providing recommendations to leadership to assist with various initiatives
• For all Upward Mobility positions: Additionally, you may be required to participate in group project activities with other interns during work hours.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be a self-starter and work autonomously, as well as be part of a successful team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond resourcefully and constructively to new demands, priorities, and challenges
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to learn new software programs or applications that are used in Plus’s business operations
• Leadership abilities
• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
• Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive
• Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

Plus Relocation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, citizenship status, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.