475 is a rapidly growing Brooklyn-based startup that imports, distributes, and advises on high performance green building components throughout North America. We're focused on transforming the US construction marketplace from coast-to-coast toward low-energy, high-performance building design, with a focus on sustainable materials. We seek a highly motivated intern interested in sharpening their skills in logistics, international import processes, inventory management, and office management. The position is 3 days per week, lasts up to 6 months (depending on availability), and it may be required that you bring your own laptop. Interns receive a modest stipend and the opportunity to be involved in the operations management of a growing green business as well as interact with designers, architects, engineers, and green building firms across NYC and throughout North America.

 

• Assemble and organize data related to products, sales, customers, and logistics

• Prepare and distribute information and sample materials to architects, engineers, and builders

across North America

• Research architecture and engineering firms to assist in the development of regional sales

presentations

• Assist in streamlining of organizational processes and workflow

• Assist staff with customer management

• Assist in event planning and management

• Build models to demonstrate real-life product uses

• Assist with data entry, mailings, and errands

• Aid with miscellaneous administrative tasks

• Attend 475 sponsored events

 

• Excellent communication skills, especially over phone and email

• Experience with Excel formulas

• Proactive with a strong work ethic

• Strong interest in business management and logistics

• Interest in high-performance building practices, especially Passive House

• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team

• Available to work 24 hours per week or more

 

• Experience in a fast-paced office setting

• Experience with logistics, office management, and customer relations

• Business, architecture, construction, or sustainability planning experience a plus

 

Send résumé and cover letter to info@foursevenfive.com; subject: “475 Operations Intern”