Intern, Management Associate (On-Site, Pine Brook, New Jersey)
1 day ago
Pine Brook
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Description: Are you a recent (2023-2025) or soon-to-be graduate (May, 2026) eager to gain hands-on experience across multiple business functions? Do you want to build a strong foundation in operations, administration, and cross-departmental collaboration while contributing to the success of a growing organization? MaxLite is seeking a motivated Intern, Management Associate to join our team. This role offers exposure to core areas of the business—including Marketing, Accounting, HR, and Administration—while building essential skills in organization, communication, and problem-solving. You’ll provide day-to-day support that keeps operations running smoothly, while also gaining broad insight into how different departments work together to drive company success. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Research & Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, competitive activity, and market developments; compile findings into concise reports to support strategic decision-making., • Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling, document preparation, and general office coordination to support day-to-day operations., • Marketing Support: Help update marketing materials, assist with campaign tracking, and provide research support for market initiatives., • Accounting Support: Assist with invoice processing, expense tracking, and reconciliations under the guidance of the Accounting team., • HR Support: Provide administrative assistance with onboarding, maintain accurate records across business systems, ensuring data integrity and preparing reports for management., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multiple teams to learn workflows, contribute to projects, and support company-wide initiatives., • Continuous Learning: Gain exposure to corporate operations, develop professional skills, and take initiative in contributing to process improvements., • Perform all other duties as assignedRequirements:, • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution classified among the top 150 universities in the United States., • Recent Graduate (2023-2025) or soon to be Graduate (May 2026), • Minimum 3.8 GPA, • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; prior experience with data entry, administrative tasks, or project coordination is a plus., • Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, • Curious and adaptable, eager to learn about multiple areas of the business and comfortable shifting between different types of tasks, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; familiarity with HRIS, ERP, or CRM systems preferred, • Analytical thinker who can assist with reporting, research, and basic data analysis to support decision-making., • Self-starter with a positive attitude, able to prioritize workload, problem-solve, and contribute in a fast-paced environment., • Competitive salary + bonus, • Growth opportunities, • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & disability), • Paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays), • 401(k) w/ company match Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: • This is an on-site position required to work out of our Pine Brook, NJ Headquarters, Monday through Friday, 5 days per week, • Must be able to commute to the work location, • Must be able to walk, talk, sit, stand, bend, listen, type, read, • Must be able to push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds on occasion, • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MaxLite has been committed to providing energy-efficient lighting products for nearly 35 years. One of the first movers into LED technology in the industry, MaxLite offers an extensive line of state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor LED lamps and luminaries under the MaxLED® brand. A three-time recipient of the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for its industry leadership, MaxLite continues to be at the forefront of energy-efficient technologies through the innovative research and development capabilities of its three locations. EEO Statement: MaxLite provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MaxLite to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please inform Human Resources during the interview Process. MaxLite does not provide visa sponsorship or support for work authorization. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Employment with MaxLite is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with MaxLite is not guaranteed for any length of time.