About the role#
The Branch Intern role offers a chance to gain a practical understanding of our business operations. You will work on real-world projects that support our goals while learning how different departments function within our company. This position is designed to provide hands-on experience across various aspects of branch activities.
What you'll do#
- Manage day-to-day projects, including process improvement, data support, reporting, and documentation.
- Build professional relationships through meetings and one-on-one interactions with leaders and employee-owners.
- Collaborate with regional and local departments, such as warehouse, purchasing, inventory, and finance.
- Support warehouse operations by assisting with shipping, receiving, and stock put-away tasks.
- Shadow Customer Service Representatives and Branch Operations staff to gain insight into daily workflows.
- Assist Delivery Drivers with product deliveries and interact directly with customers at job sites.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation (within the last year) from a 2 or 4-year degree program.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
- Proficiency with business office procedures and office equipment.
- Strong data entry and keyboarding skills.
- Preferred: Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- This is a paid internship.
About Border States
Border States is an electrical distributor founded in 1952. It is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 people. The company operates from a headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota, and manages over 100 branch locations across the country. Its services focus on supply chain products for the utility, construction, and industrial markets.
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