2027 Summer Internships- Information Technology

Hallmark; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Job summary

Hallmark invites motivated students to join its Information Technology internship program in Kansas City, MO. You will work with Enterprise Architecture, IT Service & Portfolio Management, Automation & AI, Software Engineering, and more to deliver meaningful projects during a 12-week summer internship.

You will design AI-enabled solutions, automate manual processes, and build software that enhances business workflows while collaborating with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Computer Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (GPA must be stated on your resume)
• Relocation and housing assistance may be provided for interns outside of the KC metro area

Responsibilities

• Support IT projects across Enterprise Architecture, IT Service & Portfolio Management, Automation & AI, Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, and Cloud Operations
• Gain hands-on experience identifying business challenges and designing technology solutions
• Develop applications, automation tools, and dashboards; analyze data and apply emerging technologies

Skills

AI knowledge

BPO

BPA

RPA

Enterprise architecture

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/IS/IT/Software Eng

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Cloud technologies

APIs & system integrations

DevOps tools

Power Platform

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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.