Undergraduate Logistics Summer Intern

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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Be a summer intern (SUM) in the Parts Acquisition Group (5142) within the Component Engineering and Assurance Office (514), reporting to the Group Supervisor.  Under the direction of technical lead, the intern will be responsible for supporting multiple organizational needs.  The primary responsibility will be supporting the physical inventory of the JPL Component Inventory.  Work will be reviewed for accuracy and overall progress will be evaluated.

Required Skills:

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree

• Must have at least 1 semester or quarter remaining to complete degree

• Must be Freshman or Sophomore academic standing

• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0

• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 weeks over the summer

• Must be able to work a 9/80 work schedule

• Strong computer skills, knowledge, and experience with MS Office

• Strong attention to details

• Ability to work in a team environment

Desired Skills:

Prior experience in physical inventory counting

The typical hourly rate for this job in Pasadena, California depending on education level is $18.50 as a freshman and $21.50 as a sophomore.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

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JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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