Operations Intern (Fall 2020)


Birmingham, AL 

Fledging is on a mission to provide premium electronics for everyone, starting with storage products. We firmly believe that customer satisfaction is the best path to achieve our mission and our products have already served over 25,000 customers worldwide. We are based in Birmingham, AL, and are always looking for hard-working people to add to our team! Learn more at www.fledging.net. Take flight!

 

CORE VALUES

  1. Innovate what people love

  2. Treat others how they want to be treated

  3. Be humble


THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a seasonal intern to join our growing Production and Fulfillment teams. With more and more individuals working remote, the demand for premium personal electronics is on the rise. As an Operations Intern you’ll learn firsthand about inventory management; domestic and international fulfillment; and electronics manufacturing. You’ll work directly with our talented team in the Make, Sell, Ship, and Support departments. And all the while seeing how start-ups work from the inside out! We are looking for individuals who are process-minded, driven, and work well under pressure.

This role will require you to physically come to the office on a regular basis. We will provide PPE and will work with you to make sure you feel safe and comfortable.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Complete our onboarding program to get introduced to what it’s like to work at a startup.

  • Build relationships with a hard-working startup team passionate about hardware and helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

  • Help manage our day-to-day operations by manufacturing products and fulfilling orders across multiple online and offline channels.

  • Learn how a hardware product is ideated, manufactured, sold, packaged, and shipped.

  • Identify areas for process optimization and work to see your ideas realized.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Want to apply? Send an email with your resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected]

Specifically, please submit a 1-page cover letter, 3 references including email addresses and phone numbers, and a PDF copy of your resume to [email protected] using the subject line “Your Name - Fledging Fall 2020 Operations Intern”. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Initial compensation will be at $10 an hour, plus performance-based incentives and bonuses, with a minimum of 15-20 hours a week. A flexible schedule, an energetic attitude, and a desire to learn are a plus! Fledging is always looking to transition hard-working hires to a full time position.

 

IS THIS ROLE NOT AN EXACT FIT?

If you aren’t sure that you’re 100% qualified, but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply!

You can always send us an email at [email protected] to stay in touch. We’ll let you know when we have new positions on our team!

FLEDGING IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, parental or pregnancy status, nationality, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, or veteran status.