What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Intern position at VGM Group, Inc.?
VGM and Associates is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive Member Service Organization for post-acute care including home medical equipment, complex rehab, women’s health, home modification and orthotics & prosthetics providers. Our memberships offer a full array of services that allow our thousands of members to thrive in their business and focus on what they do best—take care of customers. Our team of experts are continually finding the most innovative and practical solutions and legislative strategy to address current and future needs in the industry. Our promise to our members is to work relentlessly to develop programs to take on your toughest business challenges.
Position Summary
The Operations Intern will work under the direction of the SVP of Business Operations to gain practical experience and understanding of business operations within VGM & Associates. The intern will support on various tasks across the business unit to manage efficiencies in processes and office management. They should possess skills like attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong phone presence.
As an intern with VGM one will be afforded the opportunity to work and experience VGM’s unique business environment and dynamic culture. The intern must be able to handle multiple concurrent projects and be very detail oriented.
Reports To
SVP Business Operations
Hours
Varied pending availability
Timeframe
Flexible
Working Location:
VGM Main Campus, Waterloo, IA
Compensation
Paid Internship: The selected candidate will be well compensated and will have growth opportunities within VGM, up to opportunities for full-time employment.
Internship Learning Opportunities And Responsibilities
The work is fast-paced, and deadline focused. You will be challenged to work as part of a team and autonomously on projects such as:
Education and Experience
VGM Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Summary
The Operations Intern will work under the direction of the SVP of Business Operations to gain practical experience and understanding of business operations within VGM & Associates. The intern will support on various tasks across the business unit to manage efficiencies in processes and office management. They should possess skills like attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong phone presence.
As an intern with VGM one will be afforded the opportunity to work and experience VGM’s unique business environment and dynamic culture. The intern must be able to handle multiple concurrent projects and be very detail oriented.
Reports To
SVP Business Operations
Hours
Varied pending availability
Timeframe
Flexible
Working Location:
VGM Main Campus, Waterloo, IA
Compensation
Paid Internship: The selected candidate will be well compensated and will have growth opportunities within VGM, up to opportunities for full-time employment.
Internship Learning Opportunities And Responsibilities
The work is fast-paced, and deadline focused. You will be challenged to work as part of a team and autonomously on projects such as:
- Selection and mailing of employee and customer anniversary, condolence, gifts.
- Planning of divisional social and celebratory events.
- Coordinating and scheduling Associates quarterly manager meetings.
- Arrange and implement details of vendor visitor experience while on the main VGM campus.
- Responsible for calendar management including but not limited to scheduling meetings, confirming availability for participants as well as tracking senior leadership travel.
- Provide support and tracking of Concur expense reports – collecting receipts and completing the needed documentation.
- Coordinate various key areas for internal and external meetings, such as food and beverage and conference room set up.
- Must comply with continuing education per company, regulatory, contractual, and accreditation requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma/GED desired.
- Customer service focused.
- High degree of integrity and trust.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize with high attention to detail.
- Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
- Operation of office equipment and using technology efficiently such as computers, phones, misc. office equipment.
- Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision.
VGM Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
