Marketing (B2B) Summer Intern 2023 (Paid)
Marketing (B2B) Summer Intern 2023 (Paid)
Date: Aug 26, 2022
Location: Fort Worth, TX, US, 76131
Company: BNSF
APPLY EARLY AS THIS JOB MAY BE FILLED AT ANY TIME.
Who are we:
We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nations freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. Come make a difference with us!
What makes us different:
At BNSF, we do not just talk about culture, we live it. As a team member here, you would immediately experience how our culture is woven into what we do. Our goal is for everyone to achieve their highest potential by focusing on safety, continuous improvement, plus personal and professional growth. As an employee at BNSF, we have multiple programs to ensure that you will be recognized and appreciated for all your impactful work.
We also have plenty of developmental opportunities to further your career! Many of our team members that joined BNSF have experienced multiple career paths that were completely unplanned to them. We make development a priority at BNSF.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. We have been recognized by multiple organizations such as Forbes (Best Employer for Women and New College Grads), Military Times (Best for Vets), and the Human Rights Campaign (Best Place to Work) for our outstanding culture!
Intern Program:
The paid Summer Internship Program is an opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a full-time BNSF employee. As an intern at BNSF, you’ll be given real-life, impactful assignments that will put your skills and education into practice. Your summer project will combine classroom experience and real-life business situations to provide value-added work to BNSF.
The program is designed to identify students who will be hired by BNSF as full-time Management Trainees after they graduate. During your summer internship, you will get the chance to network with peers, our Business Resource Groups, and Senior Leaders throughout the BNSF network.
- Kick off the summer along with a group of interns for orientation in Fort Worth, Texas. Attend networking events, informal chats with subject-matter experts, partner with a mentor, and get first-hand experience working in preparation for a full-time management trainee position!
- Explore a potential career path at BNSF with incredible opportunities for growth and the possibility to travel our network
- Relocation and separate monthly housing stipend (starting at $800 a month!)
- Relocation assistance may be provided to interns who are moving more than 50 driving miles from their current residence.
- Competitive vision, dental, and medical care
- Access to comprehensive discounts on everyday items such as travel, fitness classes (partnership with Peloton), car dealerships, and even mortgages!
- Get connected! Join any of our company-sponsored business resource groups. There are plenty of networking opportunities within BNSF!
- Employee assistance programs to aid in work/life situations such as mental health, legal/financial questions, relationship support, and child/elder care plus more!
- Potential for an offer of a full-time position!
Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position. Please check your e-mail on a daily basis.
WORK LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
START DATE: June 2023
END DATE: August 2023
SALARY RANGE: $3,906.25 per month
BNSF’s Marketing team serves as a primary contact for all BNSF customers, working to make the shipping experience as easy and seamless as possible. From onboarding new customers to handling rate and service requests to answering billing questions, the Marketing team is focused on building strong customer relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the shipping process.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Marketing interns will participate or lead projects within a Marketing business unit (Industrial Products, Agricultural Products or Consumer Products) intended to enhance the customer experience, identify market trends, improve or grow current business strategies, and create efficiencies in current processes. These projects will require:
- Developing an understanding of BNSF's current business strategies, relevant markets and identified opportunities.
- Conducting research leveraging internal and external sources.
- Aggregating and analyzing data to identify trends.
- Learning Marketing systems and current process flows.
- Interacting and communicating with a team, leaders and customers.
- Developing recommendations based on analysis and communicating to various levels within the department.
- Identifying and implementing new process flows or automations to current processes.
Additionally, qualified candidates must be able to:
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.
- Recognize and respond effectively to unexpected situations and tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations.
- Demonstrate ability to complete tasks regardless of obstacles.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Primarily an office environment, with some field activities.
- Normal office hours, Monday through Friday, with weekend or evening work as required.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT:
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.50 for Engineering majors OR cumulative GPA of 2.75 for non-Engineering majors
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or graduate degree program at an accredited university at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship.
- Less than four (4) years of work experience in a professional work environment. When calculating work experience, please EXCLUDE internships or positions held while in high school or college.
- Authorization to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future.
- Relocation to Fort Worth, TX for the summer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Pursuit of a degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Finance, Marketing, OR another business related major.
- Graduation date prior to September 1, 2024.
- Previous work experience in an analytical role.
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications (specifically Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Previous experience using SAS or other statistical software.
- Previous experience with SharePoint.
- Proven leadership experience and excellent oral and written communication skills.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:
- Criminal history
- Last 7 years of driving history
- Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
- Social Security number
- Education
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS
- Medical evaluation
- Drug Screen
- Other elements as needed
DRUG TEST ELEMENTS
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.