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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

You will be a summer intern supporting the Mission Systems and Operations Division (39) and report to the Division Business Administration Manager or a Section Business Administration Manager. You will be provided with hands-on work experience in the area of general business administration. You will be responsible for assisting with assignments in support of the Division's strategic goals and objectives and will assist with the Division and/or Section business operations in accordance with JPL policies and procedures. Some of your duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting with budgets and financial reporting utilizing Institutional tools; assisting with workforce reports; and providing support in various administration tasks that may include office moves, supporting and coordinating safety and environmental corrective actions, electronic library organization, web site updates, processing procurement requests, and other ad hoc administrative tasks.

You may be assigned a project with milestones which will be presented at the end of the summer internship. You may work independently or on teams and may have the opportunity to lead a small team to help develop and streamline process flows.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or similar disciplines with a graduation date of December 2025 or later
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• Excellent customer service and organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Must have at least 1 semester or quarter remaining to complete degree 
• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA or equivalent  
• Must be available to work onsite at JPL, full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 weeks during the summer 
• Must have familiarity in one or more of the following areas: Business Administration, Business Management, Financial Analysis, Economics, Budgeting and Reporting, or Workforce Planning.
• Completed coursework with exposure to standard principles, theories concepts and techniques in business, accounting, financial analysis, forecasting/trend analysis, budgeting and/or reporting.  
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including M365, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Word 

Preferred Skills: 

• Prior internship/volunteer experience in related business disciplines.
• Participation in student/volunteer organizations.
• Advanced experience with MS Office applications, including M365, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Power BI 
• Familiarity with Wiki/Confluence development

The typical hourly rate for this job in Pasadena, California depending on education level is $18.50 as a freshman, $21.50 as a sophomore, $24.50 as a junior, $26.50 as a senior.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.