Summer Intern - CEO's office

Verta is seeking a highly motivated CEO’s Office Intern to work directly with the CEO and senior leadership on a set of strategic projects during the summer. This is a hands-on role for a self-starter and critical thinker who enjoys solving problems, organizing complex initiatives, and working across teams.

The intern will support several high-priority internal initiatives and help drive them to completion over the course of the internship. The role offers exceptional exposure to executive leadership, business operations, and the infrastructure and telecommunications industry.

This position is in-person in Portland, Maine, working from Verta’s modern office at Cloudport.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with the CEO on several strategic special projects
• Coordinate with internal team members and external organizations to advance and complete project deliverables
• Support initiatives related to:
  • Talent development programs
  • Safety and operational excellence
  • Compliance and internal governance
  • New business process development
• Conduct research, analysis, and documentation to support operational improvements
• Track project milestones, organize information, and ensure progress toward deadlines
• Prepare summaries, presentations, and internal communications for leadership
• Help identify opportunities to improve internal processes and team collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
• Mentorship and coaching from multiple members of the Verta leadership team
• Hands-on experience managing real projects that impact company operations
• A deeper understanding of the telecommunications and digital infrastructure industry
• Professional development in project management, communication, and critical thinking

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong critical thinker who enjoys tackling ambiguous problems
• Self-directed and motivated, capable of working independently when needed
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable coordinating with multiple stakeholders
• An excellent written and verbal communicator
• Curious about business operations, infrastructure, and technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in business, administration, engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership or project experience in academic, extracurricular, or professional settings
• Strong analytical and organizational skills