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IT Intern - Member Transactional Communication

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Costco Wholesale

Nov 2, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Seattle

Requirements

  • Willingness to learn Adobe Journey Optimizer and apply it in real-world business scenarios.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Possess good organizational, time, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, and stay well organized.
  • Must be maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Must be students currently enrolled in an IT undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college or university.

Responsibilities

  • Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that support their business requirements.
  • Works independently and within a team environment.
  • Pays attention to detail, self motivated with the ability to follow instructions and completes assignments on time.
  • Learns and applies new concepts, processes, and tools.
  • Takes initiative to solve problems and multi-tasks by prioritizing projects and deadlines.
  • Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
  • Collaborates with business teams to design and implement email and SMS journeys using Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO); ensures best practices in target selection, exclusions, and channel execution.
  • Assists in managing and resolving journey incidents, supporting email segmentation, and overseeing successful deployments in AJO.
  • Works with stakeholders to align and support the digital experience goals and objectives across the organization.
  • Performs data analysis to provide insights that support key business functions and decision-making across Costco.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program lasts for 12 weeks.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, the internship is a paid position.

Are travel and accommodation expenses covered by Costco?

No, interns are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses as housing is not provided.

What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?

Applicants must be current students enrolled in an IT undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college, or university and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

What skills are recommended for this internship?

Recommended skills include knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies, experience in data management and development, UX/UI experience, and experience in researching and documenting methodologies or technical processes.

What type of projects will interns work on?

Interns will work on projects that involve improving how Costco communicates with its members through transactional messaging.

Will interns have opportunities for mentorship?

Yes, interns will collaborate with experienced mentors and Software Engineers within the METS team.

What types of communication skills are necessary for this position?

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

What will interns be expected to deliver by the end of the internship?

Interns are expected to deliver a functional use case from the current release plan and present their solution to a larger group of IT and business representatives.

Are there any specific tools or systems interns will need to learn?

Yes, interns will need to learn and apply Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO) in real-world business scenarios.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1983
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Costco Wholesale is a multibillion dollar global retailer with warehouse club operations in 11 countries. We are the recognized leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics. Despite our large size and rapid international expansion, we continue to provide an atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. If you are an ambitious, energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced team environment filled with challenges and opportunities, you've come to the right place. Our successful employees are service-oriented with integrity and commitment toward a common goal of excellence. Costco offers great jobs, great pay, great benefits and a great place to work.