Management Training Internship

1st Day School Supplies is the nation’s fastest-growing company in the school supplies industry. We serve thousands of schools across the country with our world-class customer service, process, quality and heart. We are committed to our mission of being “The Best in the World”! We run a very special Management Training Internship program every summer that we refer to as Hard Work University.

We are seeking students who strive for excellence, day in and day out. Our current and past interns have proven they are the best and the brightest in all aspects of life. If you are a high-achieving college student who is reliable, sincere, hard-working and competitive, we’d love for you to apply!

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Internship Overview

Do you want to gain real-world, hand-on leadership experience at your internship? Do you want to make an impact every day at a successful company? If so, please apply for our Management Training Internship. With a company culture unlike any other, we are looking for those who want to go above and beyond and separate themselves from their peers.

Job Description

Accurately picking and packaging supplies
Measuring and monitoring quality
Managing a group of peers as a leader
Managing the processes necessary to complete daily tasks
Ability to work independently as well as with a team

Program Highlights

Guest Speakers

Every week we host guest speakers who are top executives and motivators from across the country. Past speakers have included NASA engineers, Delta Force members and CEOs of large companies.

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Interaction with CEO

You will have a direct relationship with Mike Meadows, CEO of 1st Day School Supplies.

Catered Lunches

We provide a fully stocked snack room with refrigerators, ice cream and slushie machines as well as weekly catered lunches.

About 1st Day School Supplies

1st Day School Supplies, located in Hinckley, Ohio, is recognized as the nation’s fastest-growing company in the school supplies industry. 1st Day is committed to our mission of being The Best in the World! We serve thousands of schools nationwide with world-class customer service, process, quality, and heart. With a company culture unlike any other, we are looking for those who want to go above and beyond and separate themselves from their peers with our Management Training Internship program.

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Intern Testimonials

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“Reflecting on my time at 1st Day School Supplies and the Virginia Tech Women’s Lacrosse team, the first three things that come to mind are: Teamwork, Leadership, and how to have fun while doing it all! The three summers I spent with the 1st Day team enabled me to grow and develop those skills, which in the end made my transition into Division 1 athletics, and the start of my career seamless. I will forever live by the mantra, “Work so hard today, you get invited back tomorrow.” which was instilled in me during my time spent at 1st Day School Supplies!

– Sarah V

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Working at 1st Day has taught me what a business should look like and how managers should treat their employees. I enjoy working at 1st Day because the owners treat you like family, they will look out for you and do anything they can to help you both inside and outside of the workplace. I love meeting all the new people that the company hires and you will get very close with everyone which creates new relationships that can carry outside of work. As a future teacher, working at 1st Day will help me in my career. I get to connect with other future teachers and share ideas, and being the one to put our customers’ kit together to get them ready for their first day gives me a sense of satisfaction and happiness. As a teacher you want your students to be prepared and excited for their first day of school. Being a part of this company gives me that chance to help my future students be prepared for their first day of school.

– Lauren F

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Having been a Division I athlete and the winningest basketball player in University of Michigan history, I thought I knew what
hard work was. But the translation from the basketball court to the real world is a little different. Having made a final four
appearance and a national championship appearance, to winning the G-League Championship after my time at Michigan, I knew
how to win and work hard. 1st Day School Supplies and their Hard Work University Internship helped further enhance my skills off the court. As an intern, I strengthened my discipline by getting in early, staying late, doing whatever was necessary to be successful. I also learned what hard work in the professional world was and it even kept me in “in season” shape over the course of the summer months. It is an experience I was fortunate to have to transition into the business world.

– Jon T

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During the two summers I spent working for 1st Day, I can truly say that I was part of the 1st Day Family. I was surrounded by peers that constantly pushed me to be the best version of myself. From helping you to finish restocking to cheering you on as you pushed bins there was always someone there supporting you. In addition to gaining amazing friendships, I also gained professional experience that has helped me in countless internship interviews. As a line lead, you are given the opportunity to really understand what it is like in a managerial position as you are constantly coaching and motivating the other members of your line to be their best for the customer. Overall, my experience with 1st Day provided me with skills and networks I can carry with me far beyond the warehouse.

– Molly S

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Working at 1st Day School Supplies is a great opportunity for those who are going into education. As a future educator myself, this job absolutely has provided me with benefits I can take going forward into my career. 1st Day is connected with hundreds of schools across the country and can be useful for connections down the road when I interview for teaching positions. Not only are the connections with the schools impactful, but also the connections made with co-workers and other employees throughout the summer. Finally, I believe 1st Day creates a beneficial experience for teachers due to the experience of public speaking and speaking with individuals I had never met before. For those who are more reserved, the job certainly impacted me by allowing to break out of my shell and practice my public speaking which will be needed in a classroom! I 100% recommend 1st Day School Supplies for those are thinking of or are currently majoring in education!

– Amy D

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If you have any questions about the Management Training Internship program, please reach out to contact Michael Margida. Otherwise, we invite you to apply now!

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If you have any questions about the Management Training Internship program, please reach out to contact Brian Moran. Otherwise, we invite you to apply now!

Apply Today