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About The Position
Follett Higher Education is hiring an intern for its eight-week Summer Internship Program. Interns gain hands-on experience in a corporate retail and education environment, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to department projects and daily business operations. The program includes mentorship, project ownership, collaboration across teams, professional development sessions, leadership talks, networking opportunities, and a capstone presentation to company leaders summarizing outcomes, learnings, and recommendations. Applicants select one internship focus area: Marketing (Lifecycle Marketing and Analytics), General Merchandise, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance, or Product Development. Work varies by area and may include consumer marketing, merchandising, application development and support, HR disciplines, financial planning and analysis, or product operations involving LMS and SIS interfaces, integrations, and scaling support. The position follows a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote at Follett's Westchester, Illinois headquarters for the full eight-week term.
Requirements
- Be a current college student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Product Development, IT, Merchandising, or Retail Management.
- Have strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Have strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Slack.
- Be self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn in a team environment.
- Be able to work a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote at the Westchester, Illinois headquarters for the full eight-week term.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to assigned department projects and daily business operations.
- Participate in professional development sessions and leadership talks.
- Collaborate with team members and mentors to analyze data, improve processes, or develop creative solutions.
- Present findings, project results, and recommendations to leadership at the conclusion of the program.
- Engage in networking opportunities with interns and company professionals.
- Complete a capstone presentation summarizing key outcomes, learnings, and recommendations.
Benefits
- Real-world experience in a fast-paced corporate setting.
- Exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional collaboration.
- Professional development through workshops, mentoring, and feedback.
- Hands-on project ownership with measurable business impact.
- A strong addition to a professional resume and network.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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