Job: High School Internship

Job Description

Job Type: Internship

Wage: unpaid

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

The Junior Edison Internship is an exciting opportunity for high school students in Chaffee County, Colorado, to explore careers in design, engineering, construction, marketing, or administration. This immersive program is tailored for curious and creative minds eager to solve real-world challenges while developing valuable skills. Whether on-site, off-site, or hybrid, you’ll gain hands-on experience contributing to innovative projects that shape the future of construction technology.

This program, part of the Junior Edison STEAMplant, offers mentorship, skill-building, and networking opportunities, making it perfect for students ready to make an impact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) VeroTouch requires that the applicant has sufficient ability to complete the required tasks outlined in essential duties/responsibilities along with the physical means and skills outlined below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to the company
• Assist in project planning, research, and analysis to support decision-making processes
• Conduct testing, evaluations, and iterations to refine process and optimize performance
• Communicate ideas, progress, and findings effectively through reports, presentations, and discussions
• Embrace opportunities for learning and professional development through mentorship and training sessions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Junior or Senior student in a Chaffee County high school
• Experience
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to tackle complex challenges
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse personnel
  • Adaptability and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Skills
  • Ability to follow instructions and work both collaboratively and independently in a team environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to adapt to new technologies and construction methods
  • Flexibility to evolve in a startup environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Be physically able to perform standard construction tasks
• Stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outside in extreme temperatures
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs

ABOUT VEROTOUCH

VeroTouch is a technology company that provides comprehensive design, engineering, automation, and construction solutions. We seek motivated individuals who are passionate about transforming challenges into opportunities to contribute to innovative initiatives that change how we build. Whether you're an entry-level candidate or an experienced professional, we welcome lifelong learners, intrapreneurs, and those eager to contribute to a high-performing team. Our opportunities encompass internships, apprenticeships, and careers.

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.