Corporate Intern - Creative Services Writer

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in :

Fargo , ND

Job Summary

The Branch Support Center Intern will develop a solid understanding of the department they are in and the overall business. The internship aims to provide our Interns with challenging, real-world projects specific to their career path. They will work within their department on day-to-day projects including, but not limited to, activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, reporting, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Works within the department on day-to-day projects.Builds relationships through meetings, events, and one-on-ones with various employee-owners and leaders.Collaborates with various departments throughout the company.Department Responsibilities

Works as part of the Creative Services team, writing and editing content for internal and external communications.Utilizes AP Style writing and possesses strong editing and proofreading skills.Ensures integrity of company brand by adhering to visual and verbal identity and guidelines.Advocates and communicates in ways that emulate our Ownership Essentials and brand promise.Non-essential Functions

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.Qualifications

Current student or new graduate (within last year) in a two or four-year degree program.Strong knowledge of business office procedures, office equipment operation, data entry / keyboarding skills, and communication systems helpful.Requires strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and OneNote).Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with strong reading comprehension abilities.Ability to effectively plan and organize.Excellent customer service skills, including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.Ability to work as a group or independently with minimal direction.Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry / lift in a typical day : Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously : 67 - 100%

Lift from Waist :

10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100 lbs. - Not at all

Lift from Floor :

10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100 lbs. - Not at all

Carried for Distance :

10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100 lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day :

Sitting

a continuous period of being seated) -

ContinuouslyStanding

for sustained periods of time) -

FrequentlyWalking

moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -

FrequentlyBending / stooping

downward and forward) -

OccasionallyCrawling

moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -

Not at allClimbing / Walking Stairs

ascending or descending) -

FrequentlyReaching

extending arms in any direction) -

FrequentlyCrouching / squatting

bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -

OccasionallyKneeling

bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -

OccasionallyBalancing

maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -

OccasionallyRepetitive motion

substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and / or fingers) -

ContinuouslyPivoting

movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) -

OccasionallyPushing / Pulling

using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) -

OccasionallyGrasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -

ContinuouslyFingering

picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) -

ContinuouslyTalking

expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -

FrequentlyDriving

the control and operation of a motor vehicle) -

OccasionallyDesk work

work usually performed at a desk) -

ContinuouslyUse of a computer - ContinuouslyUse of a telephone - OccasionallyHearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) -

ContinuouslyExposure

to adverse weather & temperature conditions)

• Not at allTravel

travel needed to perform job duties) -

Occasionally

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 120 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

ValuesAs a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our PurposeWe believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service PhilosophyWe earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service StandardsBorder States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your careerJoin an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to :

Health, Dental and Vision BenefitsAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital IndemnityFSA & HSAEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Disability Benefits401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer TimePersonal Leave time and more!Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free / Smoke Free workplace