Innovation & Commercialization Intern

Primary Focus Areas:

• Marketing, Communications, and Events


• Project Development and Coordination


•  Innovation & Collaboration Principles

Organization:

ERDCWERX, an innovation hub of DEFENSEWERX, provides a streamlined path to collaboration and contracting with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Our events, tech challenges, and other opportunities make it easier and faster for innovators to propose solutions for consideration by ERDC. 

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with ERDC and ERDCWERX team to develop marketing and communication strategies for projects and events


• Assist in developing and implementing marketing, communication, and event plans including photography, videography, social media, etc.


• Assist with planning and execution of events supporting ERDC/ERDCWERX projects


• Make contributions to the design and implementation of innovation initiatives for use in direct promotion of ERDC project opportunities and technologies


• Assist in market research and execution of projects related to patents and innovation in military, civil works, and environment


• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned

Benefits:

• Receive professional development opportunities to build your resume and explore career options 


• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment


• Gain knowledge and insights of the U.S. Army ERDC


• Complete a documented employment experience


• Fulfill college/university internship requirements

Time Commitment:

• Available to work at ERDCWERX between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday


•  Position requires a minimum of 10 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week

Requirements: 

• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance or successfully obtain and maintain ITAR license
  


• Ability to pass a background check


• Current student studying Marketing, Public Relations, Engineering, Communications, Business, Economic Development, or similar subjects at an accredited institution


• Current GPA of 3.0 or above


• Strong technical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills


• A high level of professionalism, integrity, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)


•  Experience in some or all of the following areas: professional social media, web design, photography, business writing, project management, video production, and graphic design

DEFENSEWERX Values:

• Teamwork: Leverage our strengths to achieve our objectives 


• Respect: Be honest and transparent in all activities while valuing the contributions and priorities of others


• Integrity: Honor commitments to all those we serve


• Be Human: Celebrate and appreciate the authenticity of people


• Empathy: Truly seek to understand and value others’ place and opinions


• Deliver: Deliver clear and measurable outcomes aligned to program and partner objectives  

Consideration: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons. DEFENSEWERX does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the DEFENSEWERX directly. 

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the essential job required, management reserves the rights to modify, add, or remove duties from jobs and to assign other duties, as necessary.