FAMU Finance Leadership Development Program Internship

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you will be doing...

This posting is for students attending FAMU. Candidates interested in opportunities who are not attending FAMU should search and apply to other roles here : www.verizon.com / campus .

From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, becoming part of Verizon's award-winning Campus program is a great step toward shaping your future. Join a program that's been recognized with awards such as WayUp's Top 100 Internship Programs, and RippleMatch's Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It's easy : we immerse you in meaningful experiences and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Working with us, you'll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful relationships to last a lifetime. When you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger. #vteamlife

Verizon Finance serves as a key strategic business partner and enabler, bringing innovation to life. Jump in with your unique talents, curiosity and commitment to help solve challenges and make a difference.

This role is for a Finance Leadership Development Program Intern. During the summer you have an opportunity to :

Leverage your skills to solve a business challenge with material impact by gaining knowledge of daily business operations to drive results.

Demonstrate business and leadership skills through structured assignments

Design and implement experiments / trials to discover new opportunities.

End-to-end process creation and / or refinement.

Manage projects while being challenged to generate smart solutions.

Create and deliver executive readouts and presentations.

Participate in networking activities, trainings / workshops, development initiatives and other enrichment events.

You'll join us for the Intern Marquee event in July, a unique experience designed exclusively for all US interns. It's your chance to sharpen your professional development skills, build your network through structured networking, and be inspired by our top executive speakers.

You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.

In this hybrid internship, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. This hybrid internship will be based out of Basking Ridge, NJ or Lake Mary, FL. If relocation is required, relocation assistance may be available.

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your applications to those postings as well in order to be considered.

What we are looking for...

You're a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo and always trying to beat a personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable and work well in various environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks. You want to make an impact in your community and the world.

You'll need to have :

Ability to participate in our hybrid 10-week internship that takes place from June 2026 - August 2026.

Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program at FAMU majoring in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Economics, Business with IT / Computer Science, Statistics, Math or related major at an accredited college or university with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.

Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

Willing and able to travel.

Willing and able to relocate.

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

Leadership in school, project work, or extra-curricular activities or clubs.

Strong analytical practice with data modeling and management, turning insights into strategic business outcomes.

Effective communication / relationship management and presentation skills.

Experience with Digital Tools, including but not limited to areas such as Robotics (RPA), Cognitive Computing (NLP / NLG), Analytics (Python,R, SAS), Visualization (Qlik, Looker) and / or Blockchain.

Familiarity with and / or the ability to program in SQL.

Strong analytical practice with data modeling and management, turning insights into strategic business outcomes.

If Verizon and this role sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Compensation

The base pay rate for this position is $25.00 / hour.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

In addition to building your skills and experiences, you will be eligible to participate in our robust 401(k) Savings Plan which provides a dollar-for-dollar company match on the first 6% of your contributions as a percentage of your eligible pay. You will also be eligible for holiday pay, as applicable.