Logistics Coordinator Intern
Who is Lighthouse?
At Lighthouse, we’re revolutionizing the freight brokerage industry. Starting as a traditional 3PL, we’ve transformed into a powerhouse, combining trucking, warehousing, and packaging with cutting-edge technology. Our innovative business model, culture, and incentives are focused on creating success for our clients, carriers—and our team.
Why Join Lighthouse?
Looking to get real-world experience in sales, logistics, and the transportation industry? As a Logistics Coordinator Intern, you’ll work alongside a Sales Account Executive and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage customer accounts and keep freight moving. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the logistics business while building valuable communication, problem-solving, and business skills.
What You’ll Do
- Support Daily Operations: Assist the Sales Account Executive with the day-to-day management of customer accounts and shipments.
- Learn the Logistics Process: Gain hands-on experience coordinating freight from pickup to delivery and learn how shippers, carriers, and brokers work together.
- Communicate with Customers & Carriers: Assist with emails, calls, updates, and follow-up to help ensure shipments stay on track.
- Problem Solve: Help troubleshoot shipment issues and identify solutions when things don’t go as planned.
- Assist with Rates & Quotes: Learn how freight is priced and assist with gathering and comparing rates from carriers.
- Stay Organized: Help maintain accurate shipment information, update systems, and keep account details organized.
- Learn the Business: Gain exposure to freight brokerage, sales, customer relationships, transportation operations, and account management.
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who is motivated, curious, and eager to learn
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Someone who takes initiative and isn’t afraid to ask questions
- Interest in sales, business, logistics, transportation, or supply chain
- Currently pursuing a degree in business, marketing, supply chain, logistics, or a related field is preferred
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in the transportation and logistics industry
- Exposure to both sales and operations
- Experience working directly with customers and carriers
- A better understanding of the freight brokerage and 3PL business
- Mentorship and day-to-day experience working alongside an experienced Sales Account Executive
- The opportunity to build professional skills in communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and account management
