Business Intern

Mclaurin Aerospace is looking to add a new business function and is seeking a qualified student with strong business acumen to fill a part-time, paid internship position to contribute to this effort.

Responsibilities

• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Post job listings to job boards
• Review candidates for jobs
• Assist with new employee onboarding as needed
• Assist with contract administration as needed
• Conduct a market analysis
• Create a business plan
• Create a marketing strategy
• Assist in determining pricing strategy
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Familiarity with engineering and software development is a plus
• Able to conduct and analyze quality market research
• Strategic decision maker
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Excellent written and oral communication
  
  

Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply, although undergraduate candidates should have completed at least 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework. This position is located at the Mclaurin Aerospace research facility in downtown Knoxville, TN near the campus of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

Requirements

Mclaurin is a HUBZone-qualified federal contractor. This position is open to US citizen students residing in HUBZone qualified areas only. For more information on HUBZone qualification, see https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map.

Student positions require a minimum commitment of 40 hours per month. Certain opportunities may require additional commitments, but schedules are designed to accommodate and support the needs of the student's academic program. Regular coordination between a mentor and the student facilitates alignment of the student's task area(s) with his or her academic goals.

Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply, although undergraduate candidates should have completed at least 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework.

Additional Information

This position is located at the Mclaurin Aerospace research facility in downtown Knoxville, TN near the campus of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and if applicable, a list of relevant publications and research.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.