Telecommunications Intern (Future Opening)

GCI Communication Corp • Anchorage, AK

15h

About The Position

GCI's Telecommunications Internship program is designed to give students
hands-on experience in a real-world business environment while interfacing with
GCI professionals to learn about various employment opportunities available
within the telecommunications industry. Students will work alongside GCI
employees to develop a project that is aligned with their interests and the
needs of the department they are assigned to. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES As a Telecommunications Intern, the student will function as a
staff member gaining practical knowledge and experience while supporting the
organization’s mission. The student will participate in project-oriented work to
include research, analysis, report generation etc.
Complete assigned project in accordance with directions, timeframes, scope,
and budget
Produce a well written, completed project report that outlines steps and
conclusions reached.
Maintain a weekly log of activities to include contacts, meetings,
references.
Meet with mentor on a weekly basis to review project progress.

Requirements

• Must be reliable self-starter committed to on time attendance.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding internal, external customers, and company proprietary.
• Comply with GCI policies and procedures.
• Maintain attendance to support required quality and quantity of work.
• Adhere to deadlines and effectively manage tasks.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel), SharePoint, DocuSign, Smartsheet, Oracle E-Business Suite, Salesforce, and IBM Planning Analytics to complete job duties effectively.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and peers.
• Work to resolve problem relationships.
• Some knowledge of MS Word, Excel, data entry experience, and Internet familiarity.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems such as MS Windows or UNIX.
• This Internship program is designed for students who have achieved a GPA of 2.8 and offers them the opportunity to learn and be mentored by a GCI manager/supervisor.
• Must be actively enrolled in High School at a junior or senior level or college student.
• Must be at least 14 years of age. Must adhere to and meet conditions per Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Sec.23.10.325 – 23.10.370 and Title 8 Chapter 05 of Child Labor for minors 14 to 15 years of age rules and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the telecommunications industry.
• Some computer (IT) and/ or cellular phone experience.
• Telecom industry specific certifications and/or job specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned project in accordance with directions, timeframes, scope, and budget
• Produce a well written, completed project report that outlines steps and conclusions reached.
• Maintain a weekly log of activities to include contacts, meetings, references.
• Meet with mentor on a weekly basis to review project progress.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees