About the role#
Join the Marketing & Sales department at Union Pacific as a year-round intern. You will gain hands-on experience in the rail transportation industry while working alongside professionals across various departments. This role involves learning core business processes and contributing to projects that support our front-line sales teams.
What you'll do#
- Support customer outreach and business development efforts.
- Provide administrative assistance to keep team projects and operations running smoothly.
- Develop and execute action plans for team projects.
- Engage with professionals across departments to build your network.
- Assist with project management and take ownership of special assignments.
- Use data analysis tools like Excel, Tableau, and Salesforce to generate reports and document work.
What you'll need#
- College credits equivalent to at least one year toward an undergraduate or graduate degree, ideally in Business Administration, Economics, or Marketing.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel or Tableau.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Work is on-site at the Union Pacific Center.
- During the academic year, you are expected to work 15 to 25 hours per week.
- Full-time availability is required during the summer months from mid-May through early August.
- This is a paid internship.
About Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad operates a rail network across 23 states in the western United States. Founded in 1862, the company transports goods including chemicals, coal, automotive parts, and agricultural products. It maintains connections to major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports and serves six gateways into Mexico. The organization employs over 19,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
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