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FLEX - Emerging Leaders I (Intern) - United States

Cisco Chicago, IL Hybrid entry internship

Salary

$44,000 - $185,000 per year

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Description

FLEX is a leadership development program at Cisco under the People, Policy, and Purpose Organization (3P).

As part of FLEX-EL internship, you will embark on a 12-week program, supporting a key project, while also working on a team sprint with your cohort.

Your Impact:

  • Work on one 12-week project in a key business area
  • Work with your cohort on a team sprint, delivering a high-value project to a key stakeholder group with a final presentation to Cisco leadership
  • Collaborate and network with leadership, managers, cross-functional teams, and other members of the FLEX community
  • Contribute to the FLEX Community by participating in programming, community events, and more
  • Participate in professional development workshops, function-specific training, and business seminars often led by industry leaders

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Including but not limited to a rising senior of a certification program from a Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College, or 4-Year University.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Shown leadership skills and an ability to motivate change.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically, collaborate across diverse business functions, and articulate how people, policy, and purpose initiatives drive business outcomes.
  • Passion for driving meaningful organizational impact and solving complex enterprise challenges.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Paid time away
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Salary Range: $44,000.00 - $185,000.00

Skills

Nice to have

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