Scrum Master Intern

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New York (NY)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

WoodmenLife is offering an internship for a Scrum Master role. You will join an Agile team, facilitate ceremonies, collaborate with Product Owners, and help the team improve through metrics and mentoring.

The program includes weekly leadership meetings and cross-team coordination. You will develop skills in Agile tools (ADO, Jira) and practice effective communication, while delivering value through sprint planning, reviews, and backlog refinement.

Qualifications

Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college with area of study in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems or related fields

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to WoodmenLife by meeting weekly with Internship Cohort and leadership

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Scrum Framework

User Story Estimation

Agile Metrics

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Azure DevOps

Jira

VSTS

Lean-Agile Techniques

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior in College (Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems or related)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

VSTS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, collectively with Executive Leadership, and one-on-one with leaders at the division level
Summarize and present capstone presentation of the internship experience including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings
Serve as a key member of the Agile intern team through the Scrum Master role
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives
Participate in Scaled Agile activities such as PI Planning and cross-team coordination, representing the team in broader planning sessions
Support the team in identifying and resolving impediments, managing dependencies, and maintaining a healthy, prioritized backlog in partnership with Product Owners
Coach team members on Agile principles, tools, and best practices to promote self-management, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration
Use team metrics (e.g., quality, cadence, predictability) to identify improvement opportunities and guide the team toward higher performance
Assist with user story estimation and forecasting to help the team plan and deliver work effectively
Actively seek mentorship and participate in learning communities to grow knowledge of Lean-Agile techniques and Scrum Master responsibilities
Communicate progress, challenges, and risks to leadership and support the team in using Agile tools such as Azure DevOps and Microsoft 365

Requirements

Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college with area of study in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems or related fields
Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA
Ability to work 38.75 hours per week
Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Aptitude to learn Agile tools that support metrics and tracking iterative development (ADO, VSTS, Jira)
The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service
Passion for making an impact in local communities
Familiarity with Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
Basic knowledge of Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, delivery cadence) and their role in team performance
Collaboration: Actively supports others and builds strong relationships by embracing teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives, and exchanging constructive feedback to achieve shared success
Communicated Effectively: Clearly and promptly shares information with others, actively listens for understanding, and delivers concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders
Growth Mindset: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience by embracing challenges, learning from experience, and supporting change to continuously grow and improve
Candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (when required for position), fingerprint check (when required for position), drug screen and reference checks

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum Master responsibilities, with the ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and coach team members on best practices. Proficient in using Agile tools for metrics tracking and team performance improvement.

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