Intern (Project DUO Program)
Position Summary: The Project DUO Intern role gives students the opportunity to work closely with different departments at Gowan and gain real experience in a professional office setting. Interns will help with day-to-day tasks such as scheduling, organizing documents, updating spreadsheets, and supporting team projects. This internship is designed to help students build practical workplace skills while learning how a global agriculture company operates behind the scenes. Interns will support projects that improve how teams stay organized, communicate, and complete their work.
Location: Various Locations (Headquarters Yuma, AZ) - Global Company
Job Status:
* Full-Time Internship (30 hours/week)
* Paid
* On-site
Reports to: Assigned Department Lead / Project DUO Program Manager
Role Responsibilities
Administrative Support
* Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and prepare meeting materials
* Assist with document creation, editing, formatting, and organization
* Perform data entry, filing, and information management tasks
* Support departmental communications and prepare summaries or updates
* Help facilitate onboarding and offboarding steps within designated departments
Project Support
* Participate in process mapping sessions and documentation of workflows
* Assist in updating department tools, forms, and internal resources
* Collect, organize, and analyze data to support projects and team goals
* Help prepare presentations, progress reports, and operational documents
* Support cross-functional project work aimed at improving systems and alignment
Cross-Department Collaboration
* Engage with other DUO interns during rotations or shared assignments
* Work with various departments to understand broader Gowan operations
* Coordinate with HR, IT, Finance, and other internal teams for project needs
Education
Minimum Education: Currently enrolled in University/College.
Preferred Education: Coursework or experience related to project management, organizational systems, or administrative support.
Experience / Skills / Abilities
Required:
* Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
* Strong attention to detail
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
* Ability to learn new systems and software quickly
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work in an office setting with professionalism
* Comfort in a collaborative work environment
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize with guidance
* Reliable, organized, and able to follow through on assignments
Preferred:
* Basic understanding of or interest in project management principles
* Experience with documentation, organizing information, or multi-step workflows
* Familiarity with process improvement concepts or administrative operations
Job Expectations / Working Conditions
* On-site presence at Gowan’s downtown Yuma office or other various Global Locations
* Ability to work 30 hours per week during the internship term (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
* Participation in team meetings and collaborative work sessions
* Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Willingness to assist multiple departments depending on rotational needs
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