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ABOUT HALLMARK'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
We need sharp, energetic people to help us create, engineer, market, and deliver our products worldwide. Challenging and rewarding summer internship opportunities are available for students pursuing degrees in areas such as Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Communications, Engineering, Human Resources, Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Data Science, and Computer Science.
Hallmark's internship program (late May through early August) provides the valuable opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to meaningful projects in a corporate environment. You will work alongside professionals in your field on projects aligned with Hallmark's business objectives. In addition, you will gain exposure to Hallmark leadership, learn more about products and initiatives, visit with employees and interns from other disciplines, and enjoy what life is like in the Kansas City metro area.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Join Hallmark's Information Technology organization as an intern supporting a variety of high-impact teams, including Enterprise Architecture, IT Service & Portfolio Management, Automation & AI, Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, and Cloud Operations. You'll contribute to meaningful projects that deliver business value while gaining exposure to enterprise technology strategy, product delivery, and emerging technologies.
Throughout the summer, interns will gain hands-on experience identifying business challenges, designing technology solutions, developing applications and automation tools, analyzing data, and applying emerging technologies including artificial intelligence to improve business outcomes. Interns will collaborate with product managers, software engineers, architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders while gaining exposure to Hallmark's enterprise technology ecosystem.
POTENTIAL PROJECT AREAS
Depending on team placement, interns may contribute to projects in areas such as:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Automation
Business Process Automation and Workflow Optimization
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Infrastructure Automation
DevOps and Cloud Operations
Enterprise Application Development
Software Modernization and Application Migration
Quality Assurance Automation and Performance Testing
Digital Commerce and Omnichannel Technology
Product Ownership and Technology Strategy
Enterprise Systems Integration
Data Analytics and Dashboard Development
Supply Chain and Consumer Experience Technology Solutions
IT Service Management and Technology Portfolio Planning
PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE
Designing and developing AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency
Building automation tools to eliminate manual processes and improve employee productivity
Creating software applications and user interfaces that enhance business workflows
Developing test automation frameworks and performance monitoring dashboards
Supporting cloud, infrastructure, and site reliability initiatives
Building integrations between enterprise applications and business systems
Modernizing legacy applications using current technology platforms and frameworks
Researching emerging technologies and recommending innovative solutions to business challenges
Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate alternatives, and implement scalable solutions
Supporting technology portfolio planning, service management processes, governance activities, and prioritization of technology investments.
Building load test scripts for critical business period, covering critical functionalities on the website
TECHNOLOGIES YOU MAY WORK WITH
Interns may gain experience with technologies including:
Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Copilot
Power Platform (Power Apps and Power Automate)
Java and Spring Boot
JavaScript and TypeScript
Python
Cloud Technologies
APIs and System Integrations
Agile Product Development Tools
Test automation and quality engineering tools
Infrastructure and cloud automation platforms
Monitoring and observability solutions
DevOps and deployment technologies
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
During the course of your internship, you will:
Work on projects that directly impact Hallmark's business operations and technology strategy
Develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills through real-world assignments
Partner with business and technology leaders to identify and deliver solutions
Gain experience with Agile delivery, product ownership, and enterprise technology practices
Build skills in AI, automation, software engineering, and digital transformation
Present project outcomes and recommendations to Hallmark leadership
Network with interns and professionals from across the organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The following is required to be considered for this role:
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Computer Engineering
A graduation date of December 2027, May 2028, December 2028, May 2029, December 2029, or May 2030
GPA of 3.0 or higher (GPA must be stated on your resume)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Your resume and application will stand out if you have:
Foundational knowledge of AI, BPO, BPA, RPA, and enterprise architecture.
Previous internship experience or exposure to corporate or technological work.
Demonstrated leadership skills & ability to manage ambiguity.
Strong analytical skills, learning agility, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and presentation skills.
Familiarity with Agile and ITIL frameworks.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Hallmark's internship program is 12-weeks long, starting in late May and ending in early August.
This summer internship is a hybrid position, with the flexibility to work from both our recently renovated headquarters building in Kansas City, MO, and from your summer residence within the KC metro area.
Relocation and housing assistance is provided for interns whose permanent address is outside of the KC metro area. Relocation to the Kansas City metro area is required for this role.
Interested? Follow the application instructions below to apply.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.
ABOUT HALLMARK - Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important
For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That's why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here. Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark's second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!
When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team, even in a remote/hybrid work environment. In the day-to-day, we'll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We'll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success.
Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We're seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives-like yours.
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