FLEX - Emerging Leaders I (Intern) - United States
About The Position
The FLEX internship program is designed to preview Cisco's full-time rotational program. As part of FLEX-EL internship, participants will embark on a 12-week program, supporting a key project, while also working on a team sprint with their cohort. Participants will be placed on a project within the People, Policy, and Purpose Organization (3P), which includes HR, Government Affairs, and teams focused on sustainability and inclusion. FLEX's name is derived from the vision the program has for participants to Find their passion and community, LEad their career, and work, and EXplore the world of potential at Cisco.
Requirements
- Rising senior of a certification program from a Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College, or 4-Year University.
Nice To Haves
- Shown leadership skills and an ability to motivate change.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, collaborate across diverse business functions, and articulate how people, policy, and purpose initiatives drive business outcomes (no prior HR or functional experience required).
- Passion for driving meaningful organizational impact and solving complex enterprise challenges.
- Adaptable leaders from all fields driven by curiosity who want to make a difference across our diverse ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Work on one 12-week project in a key business area.
- Work with your cohort on a team sprint, delivering a high-value project to a key stakeholder group with a final presentation to Cisco leadership - this is known as Summer Sprint.
- Collaborate and network with leadership, managers, cross-functional teams, and other members of the FLEX community.
- Contribute to the FLEX Community by participating in programming, community events, and more.
- Participate in professional development workshops, function-specific training, and business seminars often led by industry leaders.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- Flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- Annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
- Performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
