Business Intern
This role is a 12-week internship starting in May of 2020.
Kinexus is in search of highly motivated college students with a strong potential who are eager to make an impact at Kinexus and in the community. Our interns will be assigned impactful and challenging projects where their leadership capacity will be stretched to its fullest. Kinexus interns should be analytical, goal oriented, and aspire to be the positive driver of change in Southwest Michigan.
The Team:
The Business Intern will work with the Business Team. The Kinexus Business Solutions Team is focused on helping businesses in Southwest Michigan improve their viability through connectivity to resources and talent. The Business Team uses data to enlighten Kinexus and its partners to improve outcomes through the power of numbers and serve as champions for the private sector.
What you can expect at Kinexus:
At Kinexus we place a strong emphasis on our positive and collaborative culture. As an intern, your ideas will be heard. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about difference parts of the organization, taking part in real projects. The projects you are given will not only impact Kinexus, but the surrounding community of Southwest Michigan. If you want to be involved in work that serves a greater purpose and are a driven, organized, self-starter, join our team!
- Valuable & impactful work where your ideas are heard
- Friendly, encouraging, and open work environment
- Flexible Schedules with an emphasis on work-life balance
- Fun company events (cookouts and all staff events)
- Kinexus Strong (weekly all workout program)
- Hands on experience with the opportunity to build your network and develop professionally
- Beautiful location just minutes from Lake Michigan surrounded by great breweries, wineries, and tons of summertime fun!
Project Examples:
- Working under business account managers to help the business team find funding through the state for new hires and training
- Conducting outreach and meeting with companies to build relationships.
- Creating tools to assist with tracking company data
- Collaborating with the talent team to connect people looking for jobs with companies looking to hire
- Assisting with data entry and outreach emails
- Coming up with new and better ways to connect employers to employees.
Demand will change depending upon business needs, but rest assured the projects you are assigned will put your creativity and project management to the test while making a significant impact at Kinexus. All interns at Kinexus will have the opportunity to participate in a group intern project to improve and make a lasting impact at Kinexus.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with sophomore, junior, or senior status and a major in business, communications, or a related field
- Proven leadership experience through the involvement of on campus organizations or other experiences
- Efficient oral and written communication skills
- A self-starter with high energy and a willingness to learn
- Well organized with the ability to handle multiple projects at once
- Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to be adaptable and provide support wherever it may be needed
- Willingness to travel to different locations for company meetings
Kinexus is committed to inspiring positive economic change one person, business, and community at a time. If you want to make a difference by improving the community of Southwest Michigan and the lives of its residents, join our team!