LEAP Program Associate – Starting Summer 2027

Chase Doors; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca in Wilmington, NC seeks an LEAP Program Associate starting Summer 2027. The role combines classroom training with shadows, on-the-job experience, and site visits to build core business competencies. You will work with leadership to identify trends, manage projects, and deliver results while developing financial and data analysis skills.

Relocation may be required. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous internship and/or co-op experience preferred.
• Willingness to relocate as business need requires.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Gain a strong understanding of the market through classroom training, process shadows, on the job experience, and production site visits.
• Develop and strengthen competencies required for your role and as an employee at Senneca.
• Take ownership to identify trends and recommend solutions to manage business challenges.
• Lead and/or participate in projects: define objectives, develop project plans, create agendas, facilitate meetings, manage timelines and deliverables, communicate updates, create contingency plans.
• Complete financial and/or data analysis as required (based on project or rotation).
• Accountable for delivering superior customer service (internally or externally as required).
• Interact with various levels of corporate leadership, customers, vendors/suppliers, and employees to solve problems. Implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.
• Enhance ability to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers, contractors and co-workers.
• Develop conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Must be a self-started and remain current with industry and macroeconomic trends by reading publications highly motivated.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

We are searching for an experienced LEAP Program Associate – Starting Summer 2027 at our Wilmington, NC facility.

Responsibilities

• Gain a strong understanding of the market through classroom training, process shadows, on the job experience, and production site visits.
• Develop and strengthen competencies required for your role and as an employee at Senneca.
• Take ownership to identify trends and recommend solutions to manage business challenges.
• Lead and/or participate in projects: define objectives, develop project plans, create agendas, facilitate meetings, manage timelines and deliverables, communicate updates, create contingency plans.
• Complete financial and/or data analysis as required (based on project or rotation).
• Accountable for delivering superior customer service (internally or externally as required).
• Interact with various levels of corporate leadership, customers, vendors/suppliers, and employees to solve problems. Implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.
• Enhance ability to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers, contractors and co-workers.
• Develop conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Must be a self-started and remain current with industry and macroeconomic trends by reading publications highly motivated.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to navigate ambiguity and drive meaningful results.
• Strong academic record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous internship and/or co-op experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, project management, relationship building and teamwork experience through extracurricular activities, work experience or academics.
• Willingness to relocate as business need requires.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.