Administrative Associate Intern

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an internship with our Administrative team at our Duluth, Georgia branch. This role will work side-by-side with our administrative associates, gaining hands-on experience supporting project and administrative staff in a professional services environment. Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. Intern Responsibilities: * Answer incoming calls and direct client inquiries appropriately * Assist with copying, filing, and binding as requested * Process outgoing mail and packages to include special delivery services (Federal Express) as needed * Provide assistance where requested in the coordination of office tasks which may include resolving building issues, conference room scheduling and setup/takedown, contacting vendors as needed, and maintaining office equipment * Support assigned professional staff utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, PDF and photo editing software, and Deltek Vision in order to complete work product * Assist Project Managers with a working knowledge of specific functions of the Vision database, e.g. relevant reports, pre-bills, etc. as needed for his or her analysis Qualifications WJE looks for in an Intern: * Currently enrolled in the Business Technology Program (AAS or Diploma) * Affinity for a fast-paced collaborative environment * Ability to organize and manage workload between a variety of ongoing tasks * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong attention to detail * Highly motivated self-starter * Curious and excited to learn * Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop, and ability to learn database programs Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability along with the ability to read and write. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office equipment. Position mainly involves working at a desk and requires the ability to remain seated or at a workstation for extended periods. * Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 25 lbs. * Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. Culture, Compensation, and Benefits: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwavering"¯Commitment to our core and culture, strong"¯Expertise, and genuine"¯Enthusiasm for their work. Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where the hourly rate is just one component of an employee's annual earnings. Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive overtime, variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual hourly rate will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the starting hourly rate (gross) for this position is in the following range: $17.00 - $35.00 This non-exempt position is eligible for additional overtime pay. Additionally, employees in this position receive an annual discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance. WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, generous 401(k) matching, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE's total rewards package can be found at"¯WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor). WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2025-01-16