Trade Compliance/Global Logistics Student

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

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Where is this opportunity located?     

This position may work from a home office regularly; however, there is a need to be within a commutable distance (approximately 2-hour driving distance) to US Daktronics campuses (Brookings & Sioux Falls, SD and Redwood Falls, MN). Travel to US Daktronics campuses would happen during the summer and/or during school breaks. 

What is the pay and perks?

The typical hiring range for this position is $14.00 to $16.00 per hour based on the location of South Dakota. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation. 

Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed. Additional conditions may apply. 

This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (daktronics.com). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time. 

What will work look like for me?  

Jump-start your career and put your classroom knowledge to the test in a corporate setting. Our Trade Compliance/Global Logistics Student position will provide you with extensive learning opportunities that will enhance your potential and provide you experience.  

At Daktronics, you’ll experience challenging and meaningful work; you’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, policies, and procedures. We will make sure you have the knowledge needed to be successful, but you will hit the ground running!   

You will be exposed to multiple facets of the business world. You will experience a professional business environment where you can develop problem solving capabilities, interaction skills, and networking abilities while building on your classroom knowledge. You will have multiple experiences during your student career at Daktronics which may mean rotating to different job responsibilities. The goal is to prepare you for full-time employment so we can confidently encourage you to apply for Daktronics positions after graduation.  

As the Trade Compliance/Global Logistics Student, you will work as member of the corporate logistics team in our sourcing department, a corporate entity in the manufacturing division of Daktronics. The corporate logistics team manages the relationships with our freight services suppliers, including freight forwarding and customs brokerage. You will be assisting our U.S. factories with imports, exports, and trade compliance needs, as well as working our international subsidiaries on their imports. The focus will be on assisting with initiatives to drive continuous improvement. The majority of the work will be logistics or compliance projects where you will have the opportunity to interact with internal customers and external vendors via phone, email, and meetings.    

Trade Compliance/Global Logistics Student will develop skills and gain experience in:  

• Prioritizing 
• Problem solving
• Strategic thinking
• Regulation research – US and International
• Application of trade compliance requirements  
• Analyzing data to drive and/or support initiatives  
• Improving processes – planning, implementing, and documenting  
• Managing small projects  
• Communicating professionally – written and oral  
• Developing business relationships - interacting with individuals internal to Daktronics and externally that engage with Daktronics on business activities 
• Working in Excel, Word, etc.  

Check out our Daktronics Student Career Video.      

Academic Requirements:

• The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits and currently enrolled in accredited bachelor’s degree program in in International Business, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field. 
• The preferred candidate will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.
• Only strong academic performers will be considered.
• Must maintain an acceptable GPA, preference to 2.5 GPA or greater.  
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for this position.

Other Requirements: 

• Applicants should be available to work 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.  
• Ability to travel by air and ground. Valid driver's license and good driving record. Must be able to meet and maintain Daktronics Qualified Driver status. Motor Vehicle records will be checked. 
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including professional telephone skills.  
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, organized, and strong need to work as a team player. 
• Microsoft office experience preferred.  
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position. 

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.