Best. Summer. Ever.
Our 10-week program at our headquarters in Seattle aims to enrich your educational experience with real, meaningful projects – not busy work. Every day you’re here, you’ll be part of the culture that makes Starbucks what we are. Grow your craft with exposure to networking opportunities, mentors and much more. Plus, a ton of great perks, like free coffee!
Applicants must have junior year standing credits (third year for international students) to qualify or be in their first year of their MBA program. Please check out the job posting for specific requirements.
- Paid, full-time (40 hours/week)
- Round tables with executives and leadership
- Meaningful, value-add projects
- Enjoy summertime in Seattle
- Professional development workshops
- Relocation support available
What will you do at Starbucks?
Business data analytics, computer information systems, computer science, data science, GIT-web development, internet and web development, software engineering, tech entrepreneurship and management.
Asha
I was empowered to change the scope of the project as my learnings informed the direction that I should move in. I was originally tasked with one question, but what I was hearing [from the research] was another, more pressing problem to solve.
I communicated my findings, sought buy-in from my leadership team, and circled back with key stakeholders to align on next steps — a true human-centered approach. I appreciated my team for their openness, flexibility and trust.
Kohei
Starbucks was my first job and has always been in my life, so it felt obvious to try and apply for the internship program.
The biggest point of personal and professional growth was reframing my attitude around uncertainty. The nature of being a project manager is about managing relationships and change– quite different from the quantitatively focused operations roles I had worked in previously. Instead of seeing uncertainty and change as a setback and a sign that I hadn’t prepared enough, I now see it as an opportunity to make things even better.
Karis
Everyone has been incredibly helpful in my desire to learn more about what it takes to be a data analyst. It’s nice to work in an environment where people want to see me succeed as a fellow partner. There has not been a single instance where I didn’t feel like I could ask tough questions or talk to more teams outside of my own. It’s been amazing to see that the passion of the stores translates all the way to the Starbucks Support Center.
Celeste
Being a Starbucks Technology intern has helped my professional development as it required me to design and implement a solution from scratch. With guidance from my mentors, I had the autonomy to choose the best approach, which allowed me to explore different technologies. This experience not only enhanced my technical skills but also taught me the importance of making informed decisions by weighing different options and considering various factors such as security compliance and data accuracy. It was a hands-on lesson in project management, problem-solving, and the integration of multiple technologies.
Internship FAQ
Who is eligible for the Starbucks Internship program?
College students who are considered in their junior year of college (or third year for international students) can apply for the Internship undergraduate program. MBA students who are in their second year of their program can apply for the MBA Internship Program.
When do applications open?
Applications open around fall each year. Be sure to turn on job notifications to be alerted as soon as they are posted. Additionally, you can follow us on LinkedIn and our careers Instagram to stay in the know.
How can I be notified?
Once you have logged in to Eightfold, to set up job alerts, enter “Internship” in the job search bar. If there are any open Internship positions, they will appear in the search results. If there are none currently open, click on the “Create job alert” button and select the frequency to receive email alerts about any new job posting that match the search. With this completed, you will receive emailed job alerts for the location and role type you are interested in.