Project Coordinator Intern | Summer

Role Summary

If you're looking to gain hands-on experience in project coordination while exploring the electrical distribution, lighting, and gear industries, this internship is for you. As a Project Coordinator Intern, you will support dynamic projects and work alongside Lighting & Gear Specialists, Project Coordinators, and Contractor Team members to develop and deliver customer-focused solutions. Throughout the internship, you will gain exposure to real-world applications, customer project development, design processes, and industry events while building skills that directly support a future career in project management, engineering, automation, robotics, information technology, or related technical fields.

What sets this internship apart is the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, participate in field experiences, contribute to innovative customer solutions, and learn how multiple departments work together to create lasting value. This role supports our company culture through the 5 P's and our purpose to Create Lasting Value for Those We Serve.

At Van Meter, our purpose is to Create Lasting Value for Those We Serve while fostering a high-performing, employee-owned organization. The company’s culture is built around being "All-In," encouraging employee-owners to live the company’s values, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Participate in an Electrical Distribution Orientation to gain an understanding of organizational functions, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Job shadow team members across multiple departments, with a primary focus on the Project Coordinator role.
• Support the Lighting & Gear Teams while learning from experienced industry professionals.
• Travel with Lighting & Gear Specialists to customer sites and project locations to gain real-world field experience.
• Attend commercial events, technical training sessions, and trade shows while assisting with event setup and support activities.
• Contribute to the design process by interpreting customer needs and helping develop practical lighting and gear solutions.
• Perform assigned project-related tasks and administrative responsibilities as directed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer-focused project execution and successful outcomes.

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently a sophomore or junior in college
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and accept feedback
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to travel to customer sites, project locations, trade shows, and industry events as required.
• Primarily office-based position with opportunities for field experience and customer-facing activities.
• Ability to interact with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders in professional environments.
• Ability to hear and respond to conversations, phone calls, alarms, and other workplace communications

• Primarily works in an office, warehouse, branch, or hybrid environment, depending on business needs
• Exposure to moderate noise levels typical of professional work environments
• May visit warehouse, manufacturing, or customer locations as part of training and development activities
• Ability to hear and respond to conversations, phone calls, alarms, and other workplace communications
• Ability to travel between company locations and customer sites as needed

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