Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern

Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" or the "Company") is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

The Marketing Intern role at Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company") is a paid, full-time, temporary position designed to help students develop a broad knowledge of the Company and build the OSJL brand. Specifically, the Marketing Intern role will spearhead a mission-critical project focused on AI-Driven Workflow Optimization to modernize production workflows. The primary goal is to identify and pilot Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that improve the speed and efficiency of current workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze key processes (e.g., print production, ad copy generation, digital asset creation) to identify bottlenecks.
• Pilot AI tools to automate routine tasks, accelerate content generation, and improve turnaround times for near-term deadlines.
• Apply a digital-native perspective to determine how AI tools can be practically applied to legacy workflows.
• Dedicate full attention to research and development of new tools.

General Internship Duties:

• Prepare and deliver a final presentation to OSJL executive leadership and ownership at the conclusion of the program, summarizing key projects, insights, and achievements.
• Participate in weekly educational programming and development workshops designed to enhance professional skills and industry knowledge.
• Attend in-person and virtual events to build relationships across the Company.
• Shadow associates to gain an understanding of department roles and assist with projects in furtherance of department objectives.
• Acquire an understanding of the business environment, conduct, compliance, and ethics of a retail organization.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program is required, with strong academic credentials.
• This project requires a student who is at the forefront of emerging tech trends and brings a fresh perspective to legacy workflows.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn and use Google platforms. Familiarity with AI tools and digital content creation is highly relevant to the project goal.
• Ability to maintain focus on research and development while the core team manages daily deadlines.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule. Must have reliable transportation to attend program educational experiences at different Company locations.

Work Environment:

• This role follows a hybrid model with a mandatory minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Hybrid work options are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time based upon Company policy, associate performance, and business needs.
• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment, sitting at a desk or computer workstation for extended periods.
• Within Company locations, the intern may be assigned a Company computer. When working remotely, the intern is responsible for setting up a professional workspace and must be available during working hours.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

All undergraduate interns will be paid $17.00/hr and all graduate assistants will be paid $19.00/hr.

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