Musket Summer Internship (Summer 2024)

Req ID: 415043

BASIC PURPOSE :
This is a ten-week program designed to fully immerse students in the day-to-day activities of a commodities trading company. The program starts with an orientation where Summer Interns learn about our culture, our people, and the different business lines at Musket.

After training, Summer Interns will be placed across multiple business groups. Potential assignments include supply and trading, alternative fuels, risk accounting, compliance, and others. Summer Interns will be tasked with real responsibilities related to different functions of the business.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Market analysis
Product inventory reconciliation
Trade risk reporting
Cost analysis
Settlements accounting
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Currently enrolled in four year university program, a sophomore level or above (pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Computer Science, MIS or related field).

Experience:
Past Internship experience a plus but not necessary.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Skills:
Hard Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, general computer knowledge, and basic accounting knowledge
Soft Skills: Keen attention to detail, strong oral and verbal communication skills, organization skills, critical thinker, and team player

Typical Physical Demands:
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Function(s): Musket

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets

Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists

Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader

Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert