Team Capacity Development Intern

Werner Management Inc; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Omaha, Nebraska offers a paid 11-week internship that links classroom learning to real-world freight operations. You’ll join our Corporate Headquarters team, with some remote/off-site opportunities.

You will onboard drivers, manage a driver portfolio, and collaborate with Leaders Sessions, Mentor Program, and Summer Project, gaining hands-on experience in Team Development.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Empathy and professionalism when handling sensitive or personal conversations.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and onboard professional drivers to Werner Enterprises, introducing them to the Team Development process
• Manage a portfolio of professional drivers, supporting them in finding a compatible team driving partner
• Facilitate conversations around key teaming factors such as home time preferences, compensation expectations, and adjustment to life on the road
• Build relationships with professional drivers through direct interaction, helping them navigate teaming decisions and contributing to long-term retention and satisfaction

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Empathy

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, or related field

Job description

Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience. The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises.

Internship Overview

Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities.

Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska (some remote and off-site opportunities may be available).

Responsibilities

• Welcome and onboard professional drivers to Werner Enterprises, introducing them to the Team Development process
• Manage a portfolio of professional drivers, supporting them in finding a compatible team driving partner
• Facilitate conversations around key teaming factors such as home time preferences, compensation expectations, and adjustment to life on the road
• Build relationships with professional drivers through direct interaction, helping them navigate teaming decisions and contributing to long-term retention and satisfaction

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a willingness to engage with people in a respectful and engaging manner
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Empathy and professionalism when handling sensitive or personal conversations
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a collaborative team

Internship Development Activities

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and Presentation

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• life insurance
• disability plans
• other optional supplemental coverage

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law.

We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner® provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.