The Echo Trailblazers internship gives you the confidence, community, and communication skills needed to forge a new path. As a member of the Echo Global Logistics team, you’ll work on real-world projects, learn from logistics legends, and work toward a common goal: simplifying transportation for our clients and carriers. You will be on the road to success as an Echo Trailblazer!
Echo Global Logistics is seeking a Logistics Intern to partner within our Managed Transportation teams and across departments. Logistics Interns will assist managing the shipping process for our Managed Transportation clients and ensure an efficient and timeliness process.
What We're Looking for
Passion for Logistics: A keen interest and willingness to learn and try new things
Possess a can-do attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus
Be organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving, communication, time management, and project management skills
Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and support the team in various ways
What You'll Gain
Hands-On Experience: Work on impactful opportunities related to our clients and company
Career Development: Enhance your skills and build a strong work ethic
Network Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and attend company events
Responsibilities & Job Duties
You will partner within teams and across departments and serve as a point of contact for managing the shipping process for our clients
Learn how to offer solutions based on shipping patterns and needs
Gain problem solving and communication skills to react quickly to issues that arise.
Assist in coordinating daily shipments through phone, email and Echo’s client-facing web portal
Gain competency with Echo’s technology and educate clients on the benefits of leveraging it
Partner with other departments across Echo to track shipments, resolve any discrepancies and file claims completely and correctly in a timely manner
What's in it for You?
10-week paid internship working alongside various teams at Echo
Join a vibrant team with casual dress in a collaborative, can-do environment
Enjoy a hybrid working model
Learning resources outside your day-to-day roles
Exposure to real-business experiences
Potential for full-time employment
Requirements
Must be able to start June 1, 2026 and complete the entire 10 week program
Currently enrolled at a university as a rising senior, with at least one semester remaining after completion of internship
Able to work in our Chicago office 3 days and hybrid 2 days a week
No major or GPA requirements
Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled solutions and supply chain management. We utilize technology to simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers by handling the critical tasks on their behalf so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that ship their products with carriers who transport those goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.
Benefits
For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.
Compensation
$35,223.00-50,166.00 per yearTop Skills
Echo Global Logistics Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Located in River North overlooking the River! Easily accessible and close to various train and bus stops, including a shuttle from Union Station.
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