IT Retail Systems Analyst Intern

About Kendra Scott
We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.

Internship Details to Know

The Kendra Scott Summer Internship Program offers a hands-on experience inside our rapidly growing multi-category fashion lifestyle brand. We value you. In our program, we are dedicated to shaping your unique interests and career aspirations, equipping you for success in your career and life.

Basics

• The Kendra Scott Internship experience is a 9-week, paid program with the requirement to be in Austin, TX. The internship will begin on June 2nd and end July 31st.
• This is a full-time, 40/hour a week, in person opportunity. This program will be offered at $17/hour.
• Please apply to only one internship position that you are most interested in pursuing
• Sponsorship and Relocation assistance is not currently provided.
• The deadline for internship applications is November 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm PST
• Candidates will be informed of their status throughout our process, with final offers being extended in December 2024

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelors Degree with an expected graduation date of May 2025, December 2025, or May 2026
• A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required
• Reside within the vicinity of Kendra Scott HQ, Austin, TX, or have the ability to obtain housing during the internship (no relocation costs will be offered)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneDrive, and SharePoint

The Value You Will Receive

• Meet and greets and Q&A sessions with our Senior Leadership team
• Career development with on-the-job training, guided by a Kendra Scott Mentor in your department
• Learning and Development training sessions featuring LinkedIn, DEI, interview and resume skills, in store experience, presentation skills
• Networking, social and philanthropy opportunities with fellow interns and business associates to develop relationships with each other and key leaders within KS

Total Rewards Package for Summer Interns

• Up to 60% employee discount
• Pre-planned events around Austin, to get to know the city that KS calls home!
• Exclusive internal launch parties
• Fourth of July will be observed as a paid company Holiday
• Hybrid working (function dependent)
• In office gym with equipment
• Daily smoothies from the Kendra Scott Smoothie Bar
• Unlimited snacks
• Full-time, on-site security
• Covered Secured Free Parking Garage

Position Overview
We are seeking a self-directed IT intern with a passion for technology, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects to improve retail applications and work closely with a mentor.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects throughout all phases of the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle).

• Apply IT knowledge and skills to propose action, designs, provide technical coordination, or conduct implementation activities to drive IT solutions.

• Conduct research, gather and interpret requirements, conduct analysis and/or develop recommendations and artifacts related to IT processes and/or products.

• Assist in documenting business requirements and flow diagrams.

• Assist Architect and System Engineers to develop/configure small sized project.

• Assist the team in creating the test plan and tracking progress of testing.

• Assist the testing team in executing end-to-end testing and creating daily status reports.

• Create and update JIRA tickets for defect tracking.

• Create technical and end user documentation and training for system modifications and business process changes.

• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by mentor.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in computer science or information technology.

• Ability to work within a team dynamic and independently, as situationally necessary.

• Basic understanding of SQL and JAVA.

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

• Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.

• Great interpersonal and presentation skills; the ability to effectively communicate and interact with various levels of personnel.

• Enthusiasm for learning through a combination of structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.