What is the pay and perks?

The typical hiring range for this position is $15.25/hour to $20.00/hour based on the location Brookings, SD. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.

This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (daktronics.com). This information is intended to?be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.

You’re an outgoing, self-motivated, flexible, well-organized person who is both empathetic and personable. You understand customers, so know the work schedule may include evenings and weekends. You can meet our academic, travel, and other requirements. 

Academic:

• Preferred applicants will be full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program related to sales, business, communication, economics, sports management, entrepreneurial studies, marketing, or engineering. Will consider May 2025 graduates.
• Completion of sophomore year in good academic standing.
• Required to take a semester off from school to pursue the internship if not a graduate. Duration of internship will be a semester and a summer.
• Must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week. Overtime will be required, as needed, to support special events and travel.
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered for this internship.

Travel:

• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time (45 days). Generally, 5-18 trips ranging from 2-13 days including weekends with the average being 2 days away.
• Travel
  • Ability to travel by air and ground. Valid driver’s license. Motor vehicle records will be checked. Must be able to meet and maintain Daktronics Qualified Driver status.
  • Ground travel includes Durangos and/or small and large trucks.
  • Must be able to meet and maintain Daktronics Qualified Driver status.
  • Physically able to connect trailer to vehicle.  
  • Be able to operate large trucks with or without trailers safely in various weather and traffic conditions.
• Comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements for operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV):  
  • Be at least 21 years of age. 
  • Obtain state and company certification to operate a CMV with a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,001 to 26,001 pounds.?? 
  • Employees will be required to participate in a driver exam road test. 
  • Pass a medical exam, which includes a drug test. 

Other:

• Position to be based in Brookings, SD. May work from Daktronics offices and/or home-based office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal. Knowledge of Spanish or French helpful.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position. 

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status.