Project Management Intern

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services. Interning with us means you will be able to jumpstart your future career by getting valuable hands-on learning experience while you work on priority business projects that will greatly enhance your resume.  Your 12-week internship will include training, coaching and mentoring, while working in a supportive work environment that prioritizes inclusion, all while you represent a superior telecommunications company.

 

Internship Experience:

Astound offers interns the opportunity to participate in company- and market-impacting projects, while learning about the industry, your chosen field, and leadership. Interns will experience the following:

• Management partnership to align internship goals with learning goals.
• Projects and hands-on-experience to be used in a portfolio, CV, or resume.
• Mentor guidance on career development.
• Leadership and skills training.
• Networking opportunities with senior leaders and executives.
• Weekly speaker series providing you with valuable tools to use now and in the future.

Position Overview:

The Project Management Intern will provide administrative and operational support to the Engineering department, specifically assisting with large-scale infrastructure rebuild projects. The intern will be responsible for supporting project planning, tracking, and reporting activities. The intern will play a key role in monitoring timelines, updating project documentation, and coordinating with engineering and field personnel.

Where you will work:

• This opportunity offers the flexibility to work on a hybrid schedule based out of Astound's Waco, TX office.

A Day in the Life of the Project Management Intern:

• Assist Project Managers in developing and maintaining project tracking tools.
• Support the preparation and distribution of daily and weekly project status reports.
• Utilize spreadsheets and Gantt charts to track progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, including schedules, reports, and meeting notes.
• Coordinate with engineers and other stakeholders to gather updates and ensure accuracy of project data.
• A major system modernization initiative upgrading legacy coaxial cable systems to advanced communication infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Prior experience with Gantt chart tools and basic project scheduling concepts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Education:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

Compensation:

The base compensation for this position is $20.00 per hour. The base pay represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job.

Our Mission Statement:

* Take care of our customers

* Take care of each other

* Do what we say we are going to do

* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.  Discrimination of any kind has no place here.  We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business. 

FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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