Winter 2027 Co-op - Creative Operations

Keurig Dr Pepper; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bi-weekly pay

Competitive hourly wage

Mentor support

Professional development

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Burlington, MA seeks a Winter 2027 Creative Operations Co-op to support the Creative Team with project coordination, workflows, and administrative tasks. This role focuses on process improvement, not design production, and offers exposure to cross‑functional collaboration with merchandising, growth marketing, and email teams.

The program runs January 4 through May 21, 2027, is hybrid (in-office Tue–Thu), 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student enrolled in a full-time program, targeting graduation Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Strong interest in workflow/process improvement and creative operations.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with designers to develop templates to streamline reviews.
• Review team workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in documenting processes across creative brief templates.
• Create training materials and onboarding docs, including videos.
• Help manage and optimize workflows in our project management tool.

Skills

Workflow optimization

Organization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Adobe Suite familiarity

Education

Undergraduate enrolled in Marketing/Communications/Business/Design or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Job Overview:

Winter 2027 Co-op - Creative Operations

As a Winter 2027 Creative Operations Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will support the Creative Team in managing processes, tools, and workflows that enable the delivery of high-quality creative assets. This role provides exposure to creative project management, cross-functional collaboration with merchandising, growth marketing, and email teams, to drive process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for students studying Marketing, Communications, Business, Design, Media, or related fields who want to learn how creative teams operate in a business environment. During the program, the Co-op will gain hands‑on experience with project management systems, asset workflows, and product launch planning. Please note: This is not a design or creative production internship. The focus of this role is to support the Creative Team through project coordination, workflow management, and administrative tasks.

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2027 Winter Co-op Program will run from January 4th – May 21st, 2027
• Location: Burlington, MA
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• Hybrid, in-office Tues-Thurs

As a Winter 2027 Creative Operations Co-op you will:

• Partner with designers to develop templates that simplify brand/legal reviews.
• Contribute to reviewing team workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in process documentation across creative brief templates.
• Create training materials and onboarding documentation, including videos.
• Help manage and create efficiencies for creative team and other users within workflows in our project management tool.

Elements of the KDP 2027 Co-op Program include:

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
• Receive mentor support for your professional development
• Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
• Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department,and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business

Total Rewards:

• $28/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 sign on bonus pay, paid within first 30 days of employment

Requirements:

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full time academic program from an accredited college or university, within an expected graduation date of Fall 2027 or Spring 2028, majoring in Marketing, Communications, Business, Design, or a related field.
• Interest in workflow/process improvement and creative operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes
• Familiarity with project management tools and Adobe Suite are a plus.

Please Note: You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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