Internship - Project Coordination

Mankiewicz Coatings USA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is seeking a motivated Intern to join the Automotive team in Charleston, SC. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and documenting projects from initiation through completion, while supporting internal teams and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are current or recent graduates with strong communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a willingness to work independently in a fast-paced environment. SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current or recent college graduate (Associate's or Bachelor's).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating projects from initiation through completion.
• Track project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and action items.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting notes and follow-ups.
• Communicate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain project schedules, files, documentation, and status updates.
• Follow up with team members on outstanding tasks and deadlines.
• Help identify project risks, delays, or issues and escalate them as needed.
• Support preparation of project reports, presentations, and progress updates.
• Assist with coordinating resources, materials, and logistics.
• Help ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and aligned with objectives.
• Perform general administrative and coordination tasks to support the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Customer service orientation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Over 130 years of innovation have made Mankiewicz one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality coating solutions for industrial series production. From small manufacturers to large global corporations, Mankiewicz is at ease in the Automotive, Aviation, Railway, Machinery, Yacht, and Wind Power industries. Countless projects and challenges have shaped the company and its product portfolio into what it is today.

Mankiewicz's paint flew to the moon on a camera lens in 1969. A Hollywood mission brought Mankiewicz to the big screen in the 1990s. In "Golden Eye," the interior of James Bond's BMW Z3 was painted with Mankiewicz paint - not shaken, but well stirred by the Mankiewicz experts.

Come join one of the Best Places to Work in SC – winner in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026!

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our Automotive team in beautiful Charleston, SC.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating projects from initiation through completion
• Track project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and action items
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting notes and follow-ups
• Communicate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders as needed
• Maintain project schedules, files, documentation, and status updates
• Follow up with team members on outstanding tasks and deadlines
• Help identify project risks, delays, or issues and escalated them when appropriate
• Support preparation of project reports, presentations, and progress updates
• Assist with coordinating resources, materials, and logistics.
• Help ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and aligned with objectives
• Perform general administrative and coordination tasks to support the team

Role Requirements:

• A current or recent college graduate (Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree program).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with SAP software would be a benefit.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Requires frequent walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak professionally.

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

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