Business Intern (Summer 2027) - Memphis, TN

FedEx; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx offers an internship where students gain real-world experience aligned with their studies. The role emphasizes delivering impactful long-term solutions and participation in networking and events.

Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates with a business-related degree and strong communication skills, ready to work in a team-focused environment. Summer 2027 internship details and a relocation stipend may apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student or recent graduate (within 6 months) with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Degree: Business Degree or related discipline.
• No experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Present and deliver long-term solutions impacting business and customer experience.
• Participates in networking and community service events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Business degree or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study.

Essential Functions

• Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
• Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Degree: Business Degree or related discipline.

Minimum Experience

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work productivity and productively, both independently and as a part of a team.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.

Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.

Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.

Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of supply chain operations and logistics; familiarity with AI tools and applications. Preferred areas of study include Supply Chain and Engineering. Work alongside Global Solutions supporting Small and Medium Sales. Gain experience developing supply chain solutions, onboarding customers, utilizing business tools and technology, and shadowing team members to understand sales support operations.

Pay Transparency

The desired location for this position is Memphis, TN; however, this position may be located anywhere within the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories. The desired location for this position is Memphis, TN; however, this position may be located anywhere within the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories. Relocation to Memphis, TN, is optional for candidates interested in a hybrid arrangement. A $2,000 relocation stipend may be available for eligible candidates relocating more than 50 miles for an onsite or hybrid internship.

Pay

$25.00/hour for undergraduate students and $30.00/hour for graduate students.

Additional Details

Summer 2027 Internship: 40 hours/week, June 7–August 13. Resumes must include contact details, university, degree, major, GPA and graduation date. Internship sponsorship is unavailable. Full-time exempt sponsorship may be available but is not guaranteed.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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