- Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Anchorage, Alaska
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Telecommunications Intern, the student will function as a staff member gaining practical knowledge and experience while supporting the organization’s mission. The student will participate in project-oriented work to include research, analysis, report generation etc.
- Complete assigned project in accordance with directions, timeframes, scope, and budget
- Produce a well written, completed project report that outlines steps and conclusions reached.
- Maintain a weekly log of activities to include contacts, meetings, references.
COMPETENCIES
- Must be reliable self-starter committed to on time attendance.
- Hold self-accountable for results. Self-directed, takes initiative and seeks out opportunities.
- Assesses and accepts risks and learns from mistakes.
- BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
- Must have the ability to work both independently and in teams.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and peers. Work to resolve problem relationships.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding internal, external customers, and company proprietary.
- Comply with GCI policies and procedures.
- CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to ensuring customer satisfaction.
- DECISION MAKING: uses sound, logical judgment based on department and company policy and procedures, data, and research. Ability to analyze problem solving situations, leading to best solutions.
- Maintain attendance to support required quality and quantity of work.
- Adhere to deadlines and effectively manage tasks.
- SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
- Proficient computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel), SharePoint, DocuSign, Smartsheet, Oracle E-Business Suite, Salesforce, and IBM Planning Analytics to complete job duties effectively.
Technical Competencies:
- Some knowledge of MS Word, Excel, data entry experience, and Internet familiarity.
Minimum Qualifications
Required: This Internship program is designed for students who have achieved a GPA of 2.8 and offers them the opportunity to learn and be mentored by a GCI manager/supervisor.
- Must be actively enrolled in High School at a junior or senior level or college student.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with the telecommunications industry.