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High School Co-op

Part-time

Rexel USA

East Providence, RIPart-time$16.5/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.5/hr
Location
East Providence, RI
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Rexel USA is seeking a High School Co-op in East Providence, Rhode Island. The role provides a high school senior with supervised on-the-job training to apply classroom skills. The co-op will support purchase order updates, product information, email, and assigned projects. Candidates must be enrolled in a work study program and currently attend Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ReliabilityPromptnessListeningCommunicationPresentation SkillsOrganizationEfficiencyMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

Work Study EnrollmentDiman Regional Vocational Technical High School Attendance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

317 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI

Employment Type: Part-time

Contract Type: US – Part Time

Job Family: Sales

Experience Level (for career site): Early Professional

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

Job Description

We are looking for a High School Co-op to join our Rexel, USA team in East Providence, RI!

Summary:

The High School Co-op position is an opportunity for a High School Senior to learn and apply skills mastered in the classroom. This position provides students with supervised on-the-job training.

What You'll Do:

  • Expedite and update purchase orders via ERP system

  • Check and respond to e-mail

  • Accumulate, prepare, and distribute product spec sheets

  • Assist in maintaining product database integrity

  • Assist with projects as assigned

  • Other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

Qualifications

What You'll Need

  • Enrolled in work study program

  • Less Than High School - Preferred

  • Currently attending Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Reliable, prompt, and willingness to listen and learn

  • Good communication and presentation skills

  • Organized and efficient

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

  • Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%

  • Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Occasionally – up to 20%

  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%

  • Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands:

  • Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

**For the state of Rhode Island only, the pay is $16.50. **

Our Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • 401K with Employer Match

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Health & Wellness Programs

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • HSA Accounts

  • Commuter Transit Benefits

  • Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.

  • Employee Discount Programs

  • Professional Training & Development Programs

  • Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 49,186 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16.5/hr
  • Rhode Island median$19–21/hr36 hourly ranges
  • US median$19–21/hr7,020 hourly ranges

This rate, $16.50/hr, is 18% below the Rhode Island median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Sales hourly ranges in Rhode Island.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 191 open Sales jobs in Rhode Island and 49,186 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Rhode Island
Experience
Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 6 years (28,281 postings).
Education
9,984 of the 49,186 open Sales jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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