At TDS Telecom, our interns are the future of our company. We provide hands-on learning experiences in a real-world environment, helping you sharpen the skills and knowledge relevant to your field of study or career path. Our goal is to equip you for success and prepare you to compete for opportunities within our company, both now and in the future. Whether you join us immediately after your internship or return to TDS later in your career, we are committed to ensuring you leave with more experience and insight than when you started.

Intern Resources:

As an intern at TDS, you'll have the opportunity to partner with seasoned professionals on high-priority company projects and day-to-day operations. During your internship, TDS offers you:

• Access to our Intern Associate Resource Group (ARG): This group provides extra resources for your development, opportunities for internal advancement, and forums to connect with other interns across the company. Our ARG meets monthly, where you can hear about other interns’ projects and engage with leaders from various teams. The group also hosts networking events to help you build valuable connections, with the goal of helping you secure full-time employment upon graduation.
• Prioritization of Your Professional Development: TDS offers in-depth training to ensure you are continuously growing and developing your skills.
• Focus on Ethics and a Healthy Work-Life Balance: We emphasize ethical practices and offer a business casual work environment to promote a balanced, supportive culture.
• Encouragement to Volunteer: Interns are encouraged to engage in local charities, university activities, and community events, fostering personal and professional growth through meaningful contributions.

What You'll Do:

In this position you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-pace, high-tech learning environment to evaluate leading-edge technologies and develop programs to support various products on TDS’ network. Your existing problem solving, communication, and organizational skills will be expanded by learning a broad spectrum of technologies that will build a solid foundation for your career. These include but are not limited to:

• Producing, formatting, and publishing project materials and reports
• Project Management tools including MS Project, MS Office and Visio
• Agile development environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Desire to create innovative ways to bring new visualization techniques to project stakeholders
• Ability to communicate the vision and goal of projects to capture an audience
• Capable of handling multiple project tasks simultaneously
• Skilled at leading a variety of individuals in an effort to work towards a common goal
• Proficient at organizing and leading cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Must be able to complete working hours between M-F 8-5pm

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, financial well-being, and overall happiness. Our limited term associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan (if 18 or older)
• Sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Who is TDS Telecom?

TDS Telecom provides high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a diverse range of communities, including small to mid-sized urban, suburban, and rural areas across the U.S. With over 50 years of experience, TDS is committed to building and expanding fiber optic networks that bring cutting-edge connectivity to neighborhoods nationwide. Serving over 1 million connections, our mission is to create a better world by delivering innovative communication solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and connect. Visit tdstelecom.com to learn more! 

At TDS, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and value the diversity of our workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.