Logistics Support Intern

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program gives students the chance to apply their education to real-world challenges through meaningful, hands-on projects. Top candidates are well-rounded students from a variety of backgrounds who demonstrate inquisitiveness, team-orientation, excellence, and resilience. At the time you apply for this announcement, you must be a degree seeking student who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half-time basis.

SUMMARY

General Description: We are currently seeking qualified rising graduates pursuing a higher education degree program to participate in our 17-week paid internship program. Under direct supervision, this position is primarily responsible for compiling records concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supports the logistics aspect of the MARS Inventory Control System, including: stocking, database entry, parts and material tracking, and preparing transmittals with appropriate certifications and approvals .
• Receives delivered materials, equipment, and supplies, confirms that all parts match the material stock request descriptions and expected quantity, document arrival condition and verify all necessary paperwork is received.
• Supports receipt inspection of materials, supplies, spares, and repair parts to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Organizes and manages inventory certificate of conformance for all pad components.
• Evaluates clean part inventory levels and sends to parts to be cleaned when required.
• Oversees external repair order process including distributing parts requiring repair/work or cleaning, as well as inspecting and documenting returned units.
• Conducts semiannual inventory audit to ensure all items in stock, accounted for and properly stored.
• Assesses inventory levels and coordinates replenishment with Materials Manager.
• Researches and responds to inquiries regarding inventory levels and part availability.
• Distributes materials, equipment, and supplies to field per material stock request.
• Investigates inventory discrepancies and takes corrective measures to resolve concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

General Education

College: Current enrollment in an associate or bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university

Major: Logistics-related field

Job-Related Experience: N/A

Certifications: N/A

Licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license is necessary while operating a vehicle while on agency business. Must be able to transport themselves to MARS and its facilities (located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore near Wallops Island, VA).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Knowledge: Knowledge of logistics-related processes and regulations

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related programs.
• SharePoint experience preferred.

Abilities

• Time management with an ability to meet deadlines.
• Good at working in teams and individually.

Physical Demands: Work is light requiring lifting of computer equipment and involves typical office behaviors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Position may travel between sites.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting and a warehouse.

Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for issuance of a NASA credential.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.