Intern: Business Administration

Volvo Group•Dublin, VA

3d•$17 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intern role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment, and to support/promote the graduate's career goals through interaction with engineering professionals. The Interns participate in professional activities for Volvo New River Valley Plant by working on practical, innovative, and important projects. This Internship provides structured learning experiences where Interns and our Business Managers work together on projects within their selected organization. The Internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and the Volvo New River Valley Plant. We’re looking for a motivated Business Administration Intern to support the day-to-day administrative and coordination needs of a manufacturing environment. You’ll work with colleagues across functions such as production, supply chain, finance, HR, and quality, gaining practical experience in how business operations support manufacturing.

Requirements

Currently studying business administration, management, supply chain, finance, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week
Applicants must be pursuing a Business Management degree or an undergraduate degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
Applicants should have a working knowledge of MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

Interest in manufacturing or industrial operations is an advantage.
PowerBI experience / knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support routine administrative tasks, including document preparation, data entry, filing, and record maintenance.
Update spreadsheets, trackers, and reports, checking information for accuracy and completeness.
Help coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, prepare agendas, and record action items.
Support purchasing, invoice, expense, or travel administration as assigned.
Assist with organizing training records, onboarding materials, and other department documentation.
Help collect and summarize operational information, such as production, inventory, quality, or safety data.
Communicate with internal teams and, where appropriate, suppliers or service providers.
Follow site procedures for safety, confidentiality, document control, and information handling.