Information Services Intern, Bain & Company, Boston, MA

Posted November 24, 2014

Company Overview

Bain & Company is one of the world’s leading global business consulting firms, serving clients across six continents. It was founded in 1973 on the principle that consultants must measure their success in terms of their clients’ financial results. Bain’s clients have outperformed the stock market 4 to 1. With offices in all major cities, Bain has worked with over 4,150 major multinational and other corporations from every economic sector, in every region of the world. Bain was also recently ranked #1 in the Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2014.

Position Summary

The Information Services intern will assist the Manager and IS team with their administrative tasks. The internship provides valuable experiential learning opportunities to build the many skills that are foundational for a career in library services. Interns are full members of the team for the duration of their internship and are invited to attend regular team meetings and social events. The intern will work 8 hours per week in Bain’s Boston office from January through June. There is a potential to expand the hours and/or term of employment beginning in June.

Responsibilities & Duties

Administrative and Research Support

• Under close supervision, supports the local IS department
• Ensures invoices are paid on time for online services, books, journals, and stationery. Involves regular liaison with suppliers and the Finance Department
• May manage subscription and journal acquisition for the department and consultants. Includes suggesting relevant material for purchase, placing orders, updating a subscriptions database and circulating journals
• Catalogues books for Information Services, plus shelving book and magazine returns as quickly as possible to make them available for other users
• Builds knowledge of basic business sources 
• Initiates and undertakes key project work when required such as organizing & updating the Information Services Portal 
• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen skill set by participating in special projects
• Provides ongoing support for basic asset-building activities including processing orders and new acquisitions, cataloging and serials check-in, end-user system updates, tracking circulation of materials from the collection and ongoing maintenance of print and other special collections

Qualifications

• Currently working towards undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably in Library or Information Sciences
• Previous work experience in administrative support, preferably in a professional environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail, effective time management and strong verbal skills required
• Candidates must possess an ability to learn quickly, multi-task and work independently
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English required

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume via Bain’s website: https://csscareers-bain.icims.com/jobs/1729/information-services-intern/job

For more information, please visit www.joinbain.com.