Why You Should Apply for This Internship  

 

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future.

Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August. Apply Today! 

Freeport-McMoRan is unable to provide immigration work visa sponsorship for candidates applying for this position.

 

Where You Will Work    

 

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in accounting and finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, engineering, and more. Our hybrid internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person regularly at our Colorado locations. Interns participating in our hybrid internship program will be expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance – 50 miles one-way – of the company’s offices to ensure availability when meeting attendance/collaboration is needed. Interns living more than 50 miles away would be required to relocate and would be eligible for travel and housing assistance. 

Description

Under general supervision, assists with variety of potential projects (depending upon specific assignment). 

Assisting in researching best practices and benchmarking corporate social responsibility programs, standards and policies Assisting the Social Responsibility and Community Development Team in the development of an improved system and procedure for tracking and reporting social investment expenditures globally Supporting ongoing programs such as the Native American Scholarship Program, the DreamBuilder and DreamCatcher women’s entrepreneurship training programs, and school outreach programs Assist in partner research related to new program development Supporting the development of communications materials (flyers, newsletter stories, fact sheets, presentations, etc.) as well as a social media communications plan and accompanying procedures/processes for the department to work in partnership with the Corporation Communications department Collecting/compiling information and program examples from the company’s global sites related to key global social initiatives such as education, women’s development, economic empowerment, and climate change adaptation Assisting in the development of standard advertisements to be used for community outreach purposes on key topics Assisting with the development and implementation of various employee engagement initiatives (employee volunteerism, United Way campaign, community event sponsorships, etc.) Providing support on other department tasks as needed/requested Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in an appropriate Social Sciences discipline or closely related field, OR Recent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree in Social Sciences discipline or closely related field Ability to communicate effectively, oral and written, in English  Strong analytical skills  Ability to work on projects independently

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity and knowledge of Native American Tribes in the 4 corners area (especially Tribes that have aboriginal ties to present day Colorado) Knowledge of Native American cultural heritage, traditions, and history

 

Criteria/Conditions:

Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws

Compensation:

 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $25.75-$32.25/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.

 

Safety/Work Conditions:

 

Freeport-McMoRan has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs require employees to perform essential job functions that pose a direct threat to the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive: 

Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or  Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel); or  Positions which Freeport-McMoRan has designated as safety sensitive positions in the applicable job or position description and which upon further review continue to be designated as safety-sensitive based on an individualized assessment of the actual duties performed by a specifically identified employee. 

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