The Administrative Intern will serve as the primary point of contact for visitors and employees while supporting the administration team with daily operations. Responsibilities include managing office supplies, handling mail distribution, assisting with visitor registration, and performing general administrative tasks like data entry and scheduling.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be available for a 3-6 month internship in Hawthorne, CA. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required, along with the legal authorization to work in the United States without future visa sponsorship.
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Employees
19,411
Type
Public Company
Size
10,001+ employees
Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. At Expeditors, we generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of over 350 locations in 100+ countries on six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.
We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors' comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.
To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.
At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."
Company Description
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.
We love to promote from within—more than 50 percent of our staff of more than 18,000 employees has been at Expeditors for five years or more.
Our high retention rate is influenced our philosophy that our people are our greatest asset, we pride ourselves in hiring for attitude and training for skill.
For more information on the company, please visit our website:
https://www.expeditors.com/careers
Job Description
Why This Role is Important
The Administrative Intern serves as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and service providers. This role supports the Administration team by helping maintain an organized, professional, and welcoming office environment while gaining hands-on experience in business operations, customer service, and administrative processes.
What You'll Do
As an Administrative Intern, you will support a variety of front-office and administrative functions, including:
Greet and assist visitors, vendors, and employees in a professional and friendly manner
Answer and direct incoming phone calls and messages
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception and common area environment
Assist with visitor registration, temporary badges, and visitor logs
Help manage office supply inventory and restock common areas as needed
Support incoming and outgoing mail distribution
Assist with package receipt and delivery coordination
Help maintain employee contact lists and office directories
Support invoice mailing and document distribution processes
Assist with scheduling, filing, data entry, and general administrative projects
Provide support for employee events, meetings, and office activities
Assist Administration and other departments with special projects and daily operational needs
Maintain confidentiality when handling company and employee information
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
What You'll Gain
Exposure to a global logistics and supply chain organization
Hands-on experience supporting business operations and office administration
Professional development and networking opportunities
Experience working with employees across multiple departments
Opportunity to build administrative, communication, and organizational skills that translate to future career opportunities
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must be available for 3-6 months
Must be able to commute to the city of Hawthorne, CA.
High School Degree or equivalent required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department needs
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
What We're Looking For
Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
Interest in business administration, human resources, operations, logistics, or customer service
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional and friendly demeanor
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Information
The hourly rate for this position is $20/hour
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation: up to USD 20 - hourly