Branch Operations Intern

Classification: Non-exempt

Term: Summer, Full-time (40+ hours per week)

Duration: 11 weeks

Shift: Days

Number of Openings: 3-6

Locations: 85 North American branches, location depends on intern preference and branch needs

Pay: varies depending on year in school ($17/hr for sophomores entering junior year, $18/hr for juniors entering senior year

Stipend: up to $2,500 for housing and relocation expenses

Interns can expect to achieve a better understanding of all the facets of the linen rental, leasing and laundry business including operations, customer service, sales and office administration. Interns will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge.

Learn about, observe and participate in various aspects of the business, including:

1. Alsco products and services

2. Providing excellent customer service

3. Using handheld technology and other automated systems

4. Managing inventories

5. Creating sales presentations and proposals

6. Understanding department costs and budgets

7. Participating in regular meetings

8. Reading financial statements and learning about business strategy

 Qualifications:

1. Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, or related field

2. Outstanding leadership experience in school

3. Interest in hospitality supply management

4. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

5. Attention to detail

6. Self-starter

7. Proficiency in critical thinking/problem solving skills

8. Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills

 Skills:

·    Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)

·    A flexible self-starter

·    Attention to detail

·    Strong work ethic

 Typical Environmental Conditions:

·    Indoor and outdoor areas of a typical industrial facility.

 Physical Requirements:

·    Sitting, grasping, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching overhead, lifting up to 75 lbs., standing, walking, writing, speaking, and listening.

Alsco is recruiting Bachelor’s in Business Administration graduates for entry into our Management Training Program

Alsco is one of the world’s largest Linen and Uniform Rental Services companies with over 80 processing facilities in North America. Worldwide revenues from operations in 11 countries exceed $1 billion.

As the first company to introduce textile services to the world in 1889, Alsco not only pioneered the concept, we created the industry standards, and continue to innovate new products and services for our customers.

We provide rental, leasing, and laundry services for linens and uniforms and washroom and hygiene products for customers in the following market segments:

• Automotive

• Building Services

• Food Processing

• Healthcare

• Industrial

• Restaurant