Intern, Management Associate (On-Site, Pine Brook, New Jersey)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you a recent (December 2025) or soon to be (May, 2026) graduate eager to gain hands-on experience across multiple business functions? Do you want to build a strong foundation in operations, administration, and cross-departmental collaboration while contributing to the success of a growing organization?

MaxLite is seeking a motivated Intern, Management Associate to join our team. This role offers exposure to core areas of the business—including Marketing, Accounting, HR, and Administration—while building essential skills in organization, communication, and problem-solving. You’ll provide day-to-day support that keeps operations running smoothly, while also gaining broad insight into how different departments work together to drive company success.

Why MaxLite?

For nearly 35 years, MaxLite has led the industry in energy-efficient lighting solutions. As an early innovator in LED technology, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of advanced indoor and outdoor LED lamps and luminaires under the MaxLED® brand. A three-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, we continue to push the industry forward through innovation, research, and operational excellence.

Our vision is simple: Transform the way people experience light. Guided by our values of mutuality, efficiency, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork, we strengthen our position as a trusted lighting and controls solutions provider — delivering high-performance products backed by superior service and lifetime support.

Ease of doing business is our core priority at MaxLite. We cultivate strong partnerships and streamlined operations to provide responsive service, reliable solutions, and long-term value to our customers. We empower our employees with the tools, autonomy, and support to make meaningful contributions and continuously improve how we serve the market.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research & Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, competitive activity, and market developments; compile findings into concise reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling, document preparation, and general office coordination to support day-to-day operations.
• Marketing Support: Help update marketing materials, assist with campaign tracking, and provide research support for market initiatives.
• Accounting Support: Assist with invoice processing, expense tracking, and reconciliations under the guidance of the Accounting team.
• HR Support: Provide administrative assistance with onboarding, maintain accurate records across business systems, ensuring data integrity and preparing reports for management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multiple teams to learn workflows, contribute to projects, and support company-wide initiatives.
• Continuous Learning: Gain exposure to corporate operations, develop professional skills, and take initiative in contributing to process improvements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What we Look for:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution classified among the top 150 universities in the United States.
• December 2025 or May 2026 graduation date
• 3.8 GPA or above
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; prior experience with data entry, administrative tasks, or project coordination is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Curious and adaptable, eager to learn about multiple areas of the business and comfortable shifting between different types of tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; familiarity with HRIS, ERP, or CRM systems preferred
• Analytical thinker who can assist with reporting, research, and basic data analysis to support decision-making.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude, able to prioritize workload, problem-solve, and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous internship, campus involvement, or part-time work experience in business, operations, or administration is a plus.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• This is an on-site position required to work out of our Pine Brook, NJ Headquarters, Monday through Friday, 5 days per week
• Must be able to commute to the work location
• Must be able to walk, talk, sit, stand, bend, listen, type, read
• Must be able to push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Career Progression & Growth at MaxLite:

At MaxLite, roles are built with long-term growth in mind. Career progression at MaxLite is performance-driven and aligned with business objectives — giving high-performing employees the opportunity to grow alongside a company that continues to innovate and expand.

During the first 6 months, successful employees will master MaxLite’s products and processes, establish credibility across teams, internal and external stakeholders, and consistently deliver against performance expectations and key objectives.

By the end of year one, employees are expected to operate independently within their role, demonstrate consistent performance, and begin contributing at a broader level through expanded responsibilities, process improvement, or cross-functional collaboration.

Year 3 and beyond, high-performing employees may take on increased scope, leadership of projects or initiatives, mentorship of peers, or transition into advanced, specialized, or leadership roles aligned with business needs and individual strengths.

We don’t just fill roles — we invest in people and build careers:

MaxLite offers competitive compensation, robust health and wellness benefits, paid time off, including holidays and flex days (for HQ-based employees), a 401(k) with company match, and a collaborative environment designed to support growth and meaningful contribution.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
MaxLite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MaxLite strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in any aspect of employment.

Reasonable Accommodation
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, MaxLite provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including the application and interview process. Applicants requiring accommodation should notify Human Resources.

Work Authorization
MaxLite does not provide visa sponsorship or support for employment-based work authorization. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future sponsorship.

At-Will Employment
Employment with MaxLite is at will. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. Nothing in this job description or related materials should be construed as a contract of employment