Administrative​/Clerical Intern, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator

Position Summary

The Project DUO Intern role gives students the opportunity to work closely with different departments at Gowan and gain real experience in a professional office setting. Interns will help with day-to-day tasks such as scheduling, organizing documents, updating spreadsheets, and supporting team projects. This internship is designed to help students build practical workplace skills while learning how a global agriculture company operates behind the scenes.

Interns will support projects that improve how teams stay organized, communicate, and complete their work.

The Project DUO Intern role gives students the opportunity to work closely with different departments at Gowan and gain real experience in a professional office setting. Interns will help with day-to-day tasks such as scheduling, organizing documents, updating spreadsheets, and supporting team projects. This internship is designed to help students build practical workplace skills while learning how a global agriculture company operates behind the scenes.

Interns will support projects that improve how teams stay organized, communicate, and complete their work.

Location: Gowan Headquarters (Yuma, AZ)

• Full-Time Internship (30 hours/week)
• Paid
• On-site

Reports to: Assigned Department Lead / Project DUO Program Manager

• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and prepare meeting materials
• Assist with document creation, editing, formatting, and organization
• Perform data entry, filing, and information management tasks
• Support departmental communications and prepare summaries or updates
• Help facilitate onboarding and offboarding steps within designated departments

• Participate in process mapping sessions and documentation of workflows
• Assist in updating department tools, forms, and internal resources
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support projects and team goals
• Help prepare presentations, progress reports, and operational documents
• Support cross-functional project work aimed at improving systems and alignment

• Engage with other DUO interns during rotations or shared assignments
• Work with various departments to understand broader Gowan operations
• Coordinate with HR, IT, Finance, and other internal teams for project needs

• Currently enrolled in University/College.

• Coursework or experience related to project management, organizational systems, or administrative support.

• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Ability to learn new systems and software quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in an office setting with professionalism
• Comfort in a collaborative work environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize with guidance
• Reliable, organized, and able to follow through on assignments

• Basic understanding of or interest in project management principles
• Experience with documentation, organizing information, or multi-step workflows
• Familiarity with process improvement concepts or administrative operations

• On-site presence at Gowan’s downtown Yuma office
• Ability to work 30 hours per week during the internship term (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
• Participation in team meetings and collaborative work sessions
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to assist multiple departments depending on rotational needs