Position Overview (Summary/Objective):Our Student Program provides amazing opportunities to develop functional job skills and gain real-world experience and expertise. We offer spring, fall and year-round internships and co-ops in fields across the company, including engineering, finance, and business development.Currently we are seeking a SUMMER INTERN in Legal/Contracts Responsibilities:
- Contract data input/entry into SAP
- Support contract/proposal reviews
- Support Contract filing system in SharePoint
- Negotiate and administer non-disclosure agreements
- Support contract process improvement initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, or Pre-Law
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Analytical thinking, risk analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with business systems and ERP systems
Knowledge of Government/Commercial ContractsLocation:The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We're close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities - great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation.
- Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers.
- Network with students from other universities.
- Participate in activities that support our local communities.
- Work alongside our talented team, including employees who started as interns or co-ops.
- Enjoy companywide employee activities.
- Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays.
EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to ...@arka.org or contact 203-###-#### and press 2 for Human Resources.ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:Due to contract requirements, sole US citizenship is requiredNo visa sponsorship is available for this position.Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)