PROPEL Project Specialist I (Intern) United States
About The Position
The PROPEL internship program is a 12-week professional development experience designed to equip rising seniors with the essential skills, training, and experience needed to succeed at Cisco. It provides a supportive environment where you will learn how Cisco powers the internet and connects people, devices, and systems around the world. When you join the PROPEL summer internship program, you’re becoming part of an energetic community where everyone wants to see you shine. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the many different roles within Customer Success, helping you explore various career pathways and discover where your unique talents fit best at Cisco. You’ll work alongside smart, passionate people within our Recurring Revenue Acceleration (RRA) organization—the heart of how we help our customers get the very best out of the technology that keeps the world connected. This program is your launchpad into the world of Cisco! You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the "LAER" model—Land, Adopt, Expand, and Renew—which is how we make sure our customers stay successful for the long haul. You won’t just be learning; you’ll be doing. You’ll use AI tools in creative ways to turn technical data into real-world business results, help us bridge the gap between sales and delivery, and shadow mentors and senior leaders to see what your future career pathway could look like. Whether you’re working on a team project or exploring a new role, you’ll be helping us power the future.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
- Relevant fields include: Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related program or other academic certification.
- Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Team Spirit: You love helping others grow, sharing what you know, and building a supportive community.
- Creative Problem-Solving: You use AI tools to find clever, fast, and fun ways to tackle your projects.
- Business Curiosity: You’re eager to learn how we turn tech knowledge into great outcomes for our customers.
- Taking Initiative: You aren't afraid to jump into committees, lead a project, or ask great questions.
- A "Can-Do" Attitude: You treat every challenge as a chance to learn something new and get a little bit better every day.
Responsibilities
- Use AI tools in creative ways to turn technical data into real-world business results.
- Help bridge the gap between sales and delivery.
- Shadow mentors and senior leaders to explore future career pathways.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- paid time away
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 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 from one calendar year to the next
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
