Intern – Business Operations

Job Description

Intern | Cintas

The Tone:
This is a full-time, temporary role at Cintas, typically located in Cincinnati, OH, the company’s headquarters. Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company, trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under CTAS and included in both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Indexes. We are dedicated to helping over one million businesses get Ready™ for their workday by providing essential products and services such as uniforms, facility services, first aid, and fire protection. This Intern position within the Office Administration category offers a comprehensive program designed to provide deep insight into all areas of our business and the broader professional services industry. The experience combines hands-on training with extensive opportunities to interact with various departments, aiming to cultivate strong leadership, organizational, communication, and time management skills vital for future success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Intern
• Type: Full-time role
• Location: In-person, Cincinnati, OH

• Team: Rental Organization
• Mission: To provide comprehensive knowledge across all business areas and the professional services industry, while developing essential professional skills through hands-on training and departmental interaction.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook), intranet/internet

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate in a structured intern program designed to provide comprehensive knowledge across all areas of Cintas’ business operations.
• Gain valuable exposure to diverse departments within the company, understanding their functions and interdependencies in the professional services industry.
• Undertake hands-on training experiences, translating theoretical concepts into practical application within a corporate environment.
• Interact frequently with multiple departments, fostering a broad understanding of cross-functional collaboration and business processes.
• Develop and strengthen critical professional skills, including leadership, organization, communication, and time management, through practical experience.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must possess a High School Diploma or GED and be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: While no specific years are mandated, previous co-op or internship experience in a Customer Service, Sales, Production, or Administrative role is a preferred qualification.
• Skills: Demonstrate proficiency with core Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook, alongside competence in using intranet and internet resources.
• Bonus: Hold a business or other related academic major, have prior leadership or management experience in campus or extracurricular activities, and be available to start within two weeks after an offer is made and accepted.