Intern

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

Varieties 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
• Auxiliary with document creation, editing, formatting, and organization
• Perform data entry, filing, and information management tasks
• Auxiliary with 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
• Auxiliary with 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
• Auxiliary with 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
• Cook up 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