Deadline: Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Birmingham International Forest Products Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Alabama Location Detail: Birmingham, Alabama Job Description: Birmingham International Forest Products (BIFP) is excited to offer summer internships. As part of the internship, students will gain additional skills to prepare them for entering the job market. Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business scenarios. Our internship program is structured to provide exposure to all aspects of our business, allowing the student to learn about the lumber industry, successful business plans, and real-world challenges. Responsibilities: • Work closely with the Transportation Department to manage distribution and gain exposure to day-to-day operations • Communication and collaboration with BIFP traders to resolve challenges in the distribution of forest products • Monitoring and analyzing market trends within the forest product trading industry • Networking with BIFP traders to learn about the company’s business model • Input orders and follow through with shipment to ensure timely delivery • Call on suppliers to determine pricing strategies and orders • Attend and participate in morning market meetings Qualifications: • High School Diploma is required along with being currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university • Experience in competitive sports or other highly competitive roles is considered an asset Miscellaneous: Birmingham International Forest Products is a subsidiary of Forest City Trading Company (FCTG). BIFP is made up of highly motivated, competitive, hard-working individuals focusing on doing business the right way. The goal of our traders is to build relationships and serve our partners by providing them with the information needed to bring the most valuable and important information to our trading partners. The trade does not end with the buy or sell. Following through and giving solutions to daily obstacles are equally important. Salary: $15/hour Benefits: • Exposure to a career path that offers tremendous growth opportunity • Work with an assigned mentor on your team to enhance your professional development • Build your network as you meet different Birmingham International Employees & and Leaders, participate in our caring culture, and create a strong intern cohort inside and outside of work • Meet and work with a variety of students from various schools and programs How to Apply: Please apply at our website or send your resume to Grace at grace.geyer@bifp.com
