Intern

Acosta Internships are an 8–12-week program that allows college sophomores and juniors to develop an opportunity to learn about the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.  Acosta seeks to provide a rewarding opportunity to interns to develop technical, management and leadership skills outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Receives training and performs duties in several functional areas such as sales support, marketing, retail, sales or other administrative support departments.

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• Learn line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints, and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business.

• Sets performance goals and objectives with upper management.

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• Monitors performance progress with management and key trainers/mentors.

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• Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.

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• Receives training in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transfer between departments and to provide greater promotional opportunities.

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• Attends company-sponsored training classes.

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• Completes a project assigned through management at the beginning of the internship. With the   guidance of an assigned mentor, will present out the project work and results to the local leadership team

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• Prepares and submits a summary of experiences at the end of the internship to recap learning achievements.

Qualifications

Education

• Some College

Work Experience

• Candidate must be a college sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor degree
• Student must be in good academic standing
• Prior related experience (as defined by business) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong communication skills and proven time management and meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to adapt to various situations – work in a fast-paced environment, flexible and resourceful
• Demonstrate leadership and can take the lead with little or no guidance – work independently
• Builds rapport and can interact professionally with various business partners at all levels
• Critical thinking and creative program solving skills
• Team-oriented and strong partnership skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements 

• Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).

• Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.

• Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).

• Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.

• Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.

• Follow clear directions.

• Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.

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