Rotational Development Program (RDP)

Chelsea Lighting is seeking high-performing College Graduates with a history of academic excellence and extracurricular achievements who are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in which to start and define their career. As Chelsea Lighting continues to grow, we are looking for emerging talent to join our team of intellectually agile and hardworking people who hold degrees from 42 different colleges and universities in 51 unique areas of concentration. Our Rotational Development Program is one of the ways we seek to hire, train, and develop high-quality, entry-level talent. We believe in investing in our future.

Chelsea Lighting’s Rotational Development Program at a Glance

• Rotational assignments in different departments that combine learning with skill development through practical, hands-on work and instruction.
• The experience can include learning the nuances of Submittals, Estimating, Purchasing, Project Management, Controls (switches and dimmers, to computerized lighting control systems), Logistics, Finance, Sales, and Administration in the Lighting and Controls Distribution business.
• Ongoing learning assignments that will help develop technical, professional, and interpersonal skills.
• Developmental activities including mentoring, industry networking events, executive presentations, vendor presentations, manufacturing facility tours, and social events.
• Advancement in rotational assignments is based solely on your performance, and participants will be matched to a full-time position based on their skills and interests and the needs of the business.

We are Looking for Emerging Talent – Candidates who:

• Have completed their undergraduate or graduate degree, ideally, in business- and/or engineering-related areas of study.
• Bring the concepts of “dedication” and “team” with them to the workplace.
• Look to fit into an organization, rather than have the organization fit them.
• Have an innate need to be efficient in one’s work – measure twice and cut once.
• Want to develop a high degree of professionalism and be part of building a great company.
• Have excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and acute attention to detail.
• Are results-oriented and drive results by demonstrating a strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, personal leadership, and the ability to be self-directed in a demanding and oft-changing work environment.
• Want to build a career, not just find a job, and become an expert in lighting and lighting controls project management services.
• Possess proficiency in software programs such as MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook) and interested in learning and applying new software programs such as Acumatica, and Onscreen.

How our Rotational Development Program is Special

• No prior knowledge of the lighting, controls, construction, or real estate industries is required.
• Robust onboarding and training with our own Rotational Development Program curriculum.
• Visibility and opportunities to interact one-on-one with Senior and Executive Management.
• Full commitment from our top-level management to make our program the premier talent development program in our industry.

The Firm: Chelsea Lighting is the dominant player in New York City, providing lighting and lighting technology project management services. For three consecutive years, Crain’s has recognized Chelsea as one of the Best Places To Work in NYC.  Our mission is to develop the best people to deliver complex lighting solutions.  Our values drive our mission by employing the right people in the right seats who are Dedicated, Efficient, Expert, Professional, and Results-oriented - we are passionate about developing our people to integrate these DEEPR values into their DNA. Located in NYC at 14 Penn Plaza / 225 W. 34th Street across from Penn Station, our success is driven by 64 DEEPR intellectually agile employees. If you want to become an industry-recognized expert at the top lighting distribution and management firm in NYC, submit your resume. 

Chelsea Lighting NYC LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications regardless of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $65,000 - $65,000