Internship - Commercialization - Summer 2027

GOTAFE; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and financial wellness benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

GOTAFE in Iowa offers an internship focused on operational and administrative work tied to an academic major. You will independently handle special projects, support strategies, and contribute to team goals under supervision of a functional leader.

The role emphasizes learning the commercialization process, data management, and collaboration with stakeholders across levels. Ideal candidates are pursuing a relevant degree with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree program coursework relevant to the internship.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Some familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational and administrative functions related to academic major.
• Independently work on special projects assigned by the functional leader.
• Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to team goals and objectives.
• Support departmental deliverables and proactively plan and support tasks.
• Manage and/or co-manage Commercialization projects using basic project management methodologies, including defining scope, success criteria, timelines, risk evaluation, and overall project driving.
• Learn the Commercialization process and assist with tasks such as new item creation, artwork review, and data management.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate project team meetings, working with all levels of stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Relevant degree program

Tools

None

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform operational and administrative functions related to academic major.
• Independently work on special projects assigned by the functional leader.
• Assist in implementing functional strategies and contribute to team goals and objectives.
• Support departmental deliverables and proactively plan and support tasks.
• Manage and/or co-manage Commercialization projects using basic project management methodologies, including defining scope, success criteria, timelines, risk evaluation, and overall project driving.
• Learn the Commercialization process and assist with tasks such as new item creation, artwork review, and data management.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate project team meetings, working with all levels of stakeholders.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• An applicable degree program and coursework corresponding with the internship applied for.
• Preference for students entering their Junior or Senior year of a 4-year degree program.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Some familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with a variety of individuals.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial wellness.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible employees may receive an annual incentive bonus based on company performance.