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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.

As an intern you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience as a member of the Business Administration Group reporting to the Business Manager and assist with all administrative activities, including support to Section Management and Business team.

• Submits and tracks service order requests, assist in property inventory control systems; assist in coordination of facilities (office moves, technical labs and storage) improvements.
• Executes existing queries for established reports.
• With supervision, assists in the provision of information, maintenance of databases and section wiki pages, report production and periodic financial analysis extracting information from different sources to compile data, data migration, development of local databases.
• Reviews tasks for completeness, accuracy and soundness. Completes work assignments by following procedures and policies, and using data and resources; collaborating with others to address business problems; adhering to established priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicating progress and information; occasionally identifying and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and escalating issues or risks as appropriate.
• Interacts primarily with immediate supervisor and business team members within own organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must live within 50 miles of JPL.
• Ability to rapidly comprehend and apply financial analysis principles in high-volume environment.
• Must be currently enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related discipline.
• Punctual, details oriented, resourceful and a self-motivated individual.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Completed coursework with exposure to standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in business communications, accounting/finance and database spreadsheets.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week

The typical hourly rate for this job in Pasadena, California depending on education level is $16.11 as a freshman, $19 as a sophomore, $22 as a junior, $25 as a senior

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.

For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks

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.

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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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.