Project Management Intern (Hybrid)

Clark National Accounts

Lititz (Lancaster County)

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Clark National Accounts, a division of Clark Associates, is seeking a Project Management Intern to join our Project Services team for the summer in Lititz, PA. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to how large-scale restaurant and retail projects come to life and own real process-improvement initiatives that help our team work smarter.

This internship offers rotations across Restaurant & Retail Projects, Commercial & Non-Commercial Projects, Installation Projects, and Prospective Customer

Qualifications

Currently a junior pursuing a bachelor's degree and returning for their senior year.
Curious and eager to learn.
Self-motivated and loves to take initiative.
Excited to solve problems and improve processes.

Responsibilities

Participate in structured rotation across multiple areas of Project Services.
Attend meetings, shadow team members, learn systems and processes.
Own process-improvement initiatives and present results and impact.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Problem solving

Communication

Data literacy

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree

Job description

Spend Your Summer Making an Impact Are you the person who always asks "Why do we do it that way?" and then starts thinking of a better way?

Job Summary

Spend Your Summer Making an Impact Are you the person who always asks "Why do we do it that way?" and then starts thinking of a better way? Clark National Accounts, a division of Clark Associates, is looking for a Project Management Intern to join our Project Services team for the summer. This isn't a coffee-running internship. You'll get hands-on exposure to how large-scale restaurant and retail projects come to life while owning real process improvement initiatives that help our team work smarter as we continue to grow. If you're curious, driven, love solving problems, and want to see how a fast-paced business operates behind the scenes, we'd love to meet you.

Who Are We?

Clark National Accounts partners with some of the largest restaurant, retail, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, and senior living brands in the country. We help our customers successfully open new locations by providing equipment, supplies, project management, logistics coordination, and operational expertise.

Our Project Services team has a unique opportunity to collaborate with customers, warehouses, installers, account managers, analysts, and many other teams to turn plans into reality.

As an intern, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how all those pieces work together.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Throughout the summer, you'll participate in a structured rotation across multiple areas of our Project Services organization, gaining exposure to different functions and learning how each contributes to the success of our customers.

Team Rotations

Restaurant & Retail Projects
Commercial & Non-Commercial Projects
Installation Projects
Prospective Customer Solutions

You’ll attend meetings, shadow team members, learn our systems and processes, and gain exposure to how projects move from concept to customer opening.

Own Meaningful Projects

You’ll also take ownership of process improvement initiatives that directly support team efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence.

You’ll work closely with team leaders and stakeholders to:

Understand existing processes
Analyze data
Identify improvement opportunities
Develop recommendations
Implement solutions
Present your results and impact

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the summer, you’ll gain exposure to:

Project management fundamentals
Process improvement strategies
Data analysis and reporting
Cross-functional business operations
Foodservice and restaurant development
Professional communication and stakeholder management
Business systems and operational tools

You’ll also have opportunities for professional development, including:

Leadership and team meetings
Cross-department shadowing experiences
Vendor and customer-facing training sessions
Store and kitchen visits
Networking opportunities throughout the organization
Access to Clark Associates Internship Development Program and networking with peers

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
Access to a home router and modem.
A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

What We're Looking For

Currently a junior pursuing a bachelor's degree and returning for their senior year
Curious and eager to learn
Self-motivated and loves to take initiative
Excited to solve problems and improve processes
Comfortable working with data and technology
Organized and detail-oriented
An effective communicator
Adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Interested in how businesses scale and operate

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

Experience in the foodservice, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or customer service industries
Experience using data to drive process improvements
Leadership experience through clubs, athletics, work, or campus organizations
Previous internship experience

Don't worry if you don't check every box. We're much more interested in curiosity, work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Why This Internship?

Because you'll leave with more than a line on your résumé. You'll gain exposure to a growing business, work on projects that make a measurable impact, build relationships with leaders across the organization, and develop skills that will help you regardless of where your career takes you. Most importantly, you'll spend your summer working on real business challenges alongside a team that values new ideas and fresh perspectives.

Location

Hybrid: We believe in building strong team connections through in-person collaboration, while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. This position is located in our Lititz office (30 Citation Lane, Lititz, PA 17543), with two in-office days per week.

Travel

Occasional local travel for store visits, vendor events, or company meetings may occur during the internship.

Hiring Process

Qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview and then may continue to 1 or 2 additional rounds of in-person or virtual interviews. Applicants will receive a point of contact and email confirmation of the next steps at each stage of the interview process.

Company Overview

An exclusive marketplace that provides custom business solutions and streamlined distribution for modern multi-unit operators, offering a range of custom solutions designed to meet customer-specific needs.

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