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Calix

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Canada, +1
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a relevant Bachelor's degree, have strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, familiar with Microsoft Office and Excel, and able to work remotely. Intern experience is a plus.
  • You will research funding opportunities, organize educational material, create training resources, assist in funding consultations, and support customer operations and data clean-up initiatives.

Requirements

  • Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Sales, or a related field. Preference will be given to students who have completed their Junior or Senior years with previous internship or work experience.
  • Strong communication skills and excellent online capabilities
  • Collaborative and curious. Confidence to communicate and interview subject matter experts.
  • Detail oriented. Experience in a role or project requiring analytical problem solving and data analysis
  • Able to work effectively in a remote environment with a high tolerance for ambiguity and fast changing environments
  • Microsoft Office software suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Beginner to intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups and formulas
  • Salesforce or CRM Experience preferred but not required
  • Working in a financial role in the past is a plus
  • Excited to work with funding and related mapping platforms is a plus
  • Able to work for the complete summer break (May - August or June - September).

Responsibilities

  • Working with key internal stakeholders to support customer initiatives
  • Become an expert on researching federal and state government funding websites
  • Build and use internet search tools to efficiently gather targeted funding information
  • Organize educational material for internal (CRM) and external company websites
  • Create data-driven funding training materials for sales and customers
  • Assist in funding consultations with broadband service providers
  • Assist with SFDC general data clean up initiatives
  • Assist Customer Operations Teams with individual territory initiatives
  • Comfortable working in a changing business environment with the consistent introduction of new customers and funding programs

FAQs

Is this position open to candidates outside of the United States?

No, this internship is only available for candidates based in the United States or Canada.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is expected to last 90 days during the summer months.

Are there any specific educational qualifications required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, with preference given to those who have completed their Junior or Senior years.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong communication skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, detail orientation, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Is previous experience required for this internship?

While previous internship or work experience is preferred, it is not strictly required.

Will I be working with other teams or departments?

Yes, you will work across several Calix teams and interact with customers and prospects.

What type of projects will I be involved in?

You will be involved in researching funding opportunities, organizing educational materials, assisting with customer funding consultations, and contributing to data-driven training materials.

Is there an opportunity for remote work?

Yes, this is a full-time remote internship position.

Is experience with Salesforce or CRM software necessary?

While experience with Salesforce or CRM software is preferred, it is not required.

What is the pay range for this internship?

The average base pay range varies by geographical location in the U.S., with rates ranging from $17.10 to $28.75 per hour depending on the location.

Will the internship provide any training opportunities?

Yes, the internship includes training and opportunities for on-the-job learning.

Are there any specific software programs I should be familiar with?

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite is important, particularly Excel. Experience with funding or mapping software is also a plus, but not required.

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Calix

To enable broadband service providers of all sizes to simplify, excite and grow.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Innovative communications service providers rely on Calix platforms to help them master and monetize the complex infrastructure between their subscribers and the cloud. Calix is the leading global provider of the cloud and software platforms, systems, and services required to deliver the unified access network and smart premises of tomorrow. Our platforms and services help our customers build next generation networks by embracing a DevOps operating model, optimize the subscriber experience by leveraging big data analytics, and turn the complexity of the smart home and business into new revenue streams.