Year-Round Project Management Intern

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - - -

Date posted: 13-Oct-2025

Business Function: Project Management

Position Type: Intern

We are hiring a Year-Round Project Management Intern to be responsible for engaging with the project team, coordinating cross-functionally on project tasks, and proactively executing assigned tasks or problem-solving activities to meet committed dates. This is an opportunity to dive into a hands-on experience with the complete project management process.

Position Schedule

This role would require you to work part-time hours (typically 10-20 hours per week) on-site at our Grand Rapids headquarters during the academic year, and full-time hours (typically 40 hours per week) during the Summer.

What you will be doing:

You will support the Project Management function by:

* Working directly with Project Managers and project teams as they develop new products. As experience enables, you may autonomously lead smaller scope projects under the direction of a Project Manager.

* Manage and prepare documentation, such as minutes, reports, presentations for team meetings.

* Plan, lead, and facilitate team meetings.

* Aid in project planning and assisting/leading team activities.

* Assist in discovering improvements to the Product Development and Project Management processes, tools, and methodology.

* Preparing and presenting phase completion reviews with internal partners.

* Collaborate with functions such as engineering, operations, industrial design, supply chain, finance, marketing, and quality to support the execution of developing new products.

Who you are:

* Do you take a step back and evaluate the whole picture when solving a problem?

* You prioritize your responsibilities effectively.

* Ambitious to learn something new and you take the initiative to explore the possibilities.

* No detail goes unnoticed and you strive for accuracy in your work.

* Do you know how to effectively communicate with different audiences through all communication channels?

* You do not need to be directed to start a project, but you are not afraid to ask questions if you get lost or confused.

* You love working at a fast pace and can handle any tasks that is thrown your way.

Qualifications:

* Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a nationally accredited program.

* Actively enrolled in a degree seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship or co-op position.

* Preferred majors for this position: Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering

* Preferred academic standing: Freshmen (Graduating 2029) or Sophomore (Graduating 2028).

* Experience with Microsoft Office platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

* Experience with scheduling or project management software is a plus (Smartsheet)

* Interest in product development

* You have demonstrated leadership in a role on and/or off campus.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not offer sponsorships or work visas now or in the future for this role.

Your Future Team:

The Product Development- Project Management team leads cross-functional teams that develop new products for Steelcase. We are a global team comprised of roughly 25 members. We work in a dynamic and exciting environment where the future product portfolio for Steelcase brands is envisioned and implemented into the market. We do a hybrid of individual and collaborative work. You will have a designated mentor throughout your experience to provide direction and support. We will help you grow and develop personally, professionally, and intellectually.

Who We Are:

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us:

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

What Matters to Us:

More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a strong and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.

Steelcase is a MVAA- Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.

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