Atlanta IT & Digital Co-op — Spring 2027

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Formal training

Networking opportunities

Team-building events

Intern summit

Community impact project

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta is seeking ambitious IT & Digital Interns for a 14-16‑week Spring term co-op at our North America headquarters. Interns gain hands-on exposure to a global technology organization while working on projects supporting business transformation and innovation.

You'll explore areas including Digital Innovation, Information Security, Cyber Security, Software Development, UX, Data & Analytics, SAP, Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies, and XR, with mentorship and formal

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's in IT, IS, CS, or related field; GPA 3.0 preferred.
• Strong interest in IT, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academics or work.
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; teamwork ability.
• Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA for duration of internship.

Responsibilities

• Support technology initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, vendor solutions, and best practices.
• Assist with design, development, testing, and implementation of technology solutions.
• Support evaluation and optimization of business processes through analytics and digital tools.
• Participate in software development, system testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Analyze data, create reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Develop technical documentation, process maps, and training materials.
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity, enterprise systems, cloud technologies, and digital platforms.
• Support project planning, tracking, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta is seeking ambitious IT & Digital Interns for a 14-16‑week Spring term co-op at our North America headquarters. Interns gain hands-on exposure to a global technology organization while working on projects supporting business transformation and innovation.

You'll explore areas including Digital Innovation, Information Security, Cyber Security, Software Development, UX, Data & Analytics, SAP, Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies, and XR, with mentorship and formal