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Management Training Internship Program

1st Day School Supplies
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ABOUT US

1st Day School Supplies, located in Hinckley, Ohio, is recognized as the nation’s fastest-growing company in the school supplies industry. 1st Day is committed to our mission of being, “The Best in the World”! We currently serve thousands of schools across the country with our world-class customer service, process, quality and heart. Our company culture is unlike any other, and we are looking for those who want to go above and beyond, develop their skills, and separate themselves from their peers as they prepare for their future careers.

WHY 1ST DAY - MANAGEMENT TRAINING INTERNSHIP

At 1st Day School Supplies, we provide our interns with an experience that goes far beyond a typical summer job. Interns gain hands-on experience in business operations, leadership, and teamwork while working alongside like-minded, high-achieving peers.

Our program is designed to be challenging, rewarding, and career-building -  giving you the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

  • Competitive Pay and Bonuses: Earn $16-$18.00 per hour, with opportunities to earn additional bonuses. Summer associates average $7,000+ in total compensation.
  • Full-Time Experience: Guaranteed 40-hour work weeks with overtime opportunities.
  • Learn from Top Leaders: Meet with our CEO and learn directly from weekly guest speakers, including top executives and entrepreneurs from Fortune 500 companies.
  • Cross-Functional Business Understanding: Gain valuable insight by meeting with executives across 1st Day School Supplies, including leaders from IT, Accounting, Marketing, Sales, and Operations, to understand how different areas of the business work together to drive success. 
  • Professional Networking: Build connections and network with peers, executives, and professionals that can open doors to future career opportunities. In addition, we bring in a world class financial advising expert, Bob Gillingham, who provides multiple investment classes to help interns strengthen their financial knowledge.
  • Team Culture: Work side by side with like-minded, high-achieving students.
  • Referral Bonuses: Earn additional rewards by referring other high-performing students.
  • Workplace Perks: Enjoy catered lunches and a fully stocked snack room, ice cream and slushie machines.

WHO WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for College level students who are reliable, sincere, hard-working and competitive. We want those who strive for excellence day in and day out. Our current and past interns have proven they are the best and the brightest in all aspects of life. Our associates have shown these qualities through athletics, extracurricular activities and most importantly in the classroom. We have had multiple high school state champions, NCAA qualifiers and NCAA All-Americans. Also, those who excel musically in marching band, choir, musicals and more! Academically last year, we had over 40 summer associates score over 30 on their ACT! The average GPA of our interns year over year is over 3.7. To be clear, you do not need to be an honors student or an athlete, but must show us how you separate yourself from your peers and continue to go above and beyond in and out of the classroom.

  • Reliable, driven, and high-achieving college students who are eager to take on meaningful responsibility and grow as leaders.
  • Excels in a rigorous, fast-paced environment and thrives on setting and achieving high standards.
  • Works well in a team environment while also capable of working independently when needed.
  • Demonstrates initiative, takes ownership of tasks, and can motivate and guide peers.
  • The ability to problem-solve and analyze logically to apply to situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Serve as a critical part of the fulfillment process by contributing to multiple stages of operations, including accurately picking and packaging school supply kits.
  • Lead and participate in daily team huddles to set goals, communicate priorities, and align on production objectives.
  • Measure, monitor, and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality across all fulfillment activities.
  • Identify errors or inefficiencies in the fulfillment process and contribute to quick, effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflow and on-time completion of orders.
  • Step into multiple roles as needed to support overall team success.
  • Engage in training sessions, guest speaker events, and leadership development opportunities to strengthen skills beyond daily tasks.

Qualified candidates can send a resume and a cover letter that explains why they would be a good fit for this job to Kara Meadows at kmeadows@1stdayschoolsupplies.com. Please make sure you have a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit.  This position offers a base pay of $16/hour with a $2/hour bonus for every hour worked over the summer.  This is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment. All candidates must be willing to undergo a drug test as a condition of employment.