Information Technology Internship Program: Position Description

Charlotte, N.C.-based Belk, Inc. (www.belk.com) is the nation’s largest privately owned and operated department store company with approximately 300 Belk stores and 23,000 associates located in 16 states with revenues of $4 billion and growing.  Belk.com was awarded the Fastest Growing E-Retailer recognition from Internet Retailer Magazine in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Recently named in Stores Magazine as one of the Top 50 online retailers, we are also philanthropic and provided over $19.0 million in support to local communities, education initiatives, and breast cancer. In 2013, we proudly celebrated our 125^th anniversary with a continued commitment to our mission, “To satisfy the modern Southern lifestyle like no one else, so that our customers get the fashion they desire and the value they deserve.” We are investing heavily in business areas like IT, Omni-Channel, Ecommerce, and Innovation and are looking for talented people to join our diverse and inclusive Belk team.

Internship Program Summary

Do you want a career where you can use your technology and analytical skills to make a difference? Then the Information Technology Internship program at Belk is a fit for you! This intensive 10 week program is designed to sharpen your ability to drive results through strong business acumen and leadership skills.  As an Information Technology Intern, you will gain experience and exposure to various functional areas of Belk’s corporate IT departments including eCommerce, Data Warehouse, Information Delivery and Quality Assurance.  Belk is seeking IT Summer Interns to support the following roles:

·         Business Intelligence Application Support Intern

·         eCommerce Business Analyst Intern

·         eCommerce Mobile Engineering Intern

·         eCommerce Data Analyst Intern (SQL/DB Skills required)

·         Quality Assurance Intern

What’s in it for you?

·         Work in a fast paced, competitive, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment

·         Responsible for executing the IT strategy as well as other Belk initiatives

·         Get exposure to senior executives in the information technology departments

·         Intern with a highly successful family owned company that has been in business for over 125 years and has a commitment to diversity, the development of our people and giving back to the communities in which it serves

What can you bring to the Internship Program?

·         Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a record of achievement, academic focus in Information Systems, Software Engineering or Computer Science highly preferred

·         Strong written and verbal communication

·         Leadership skills that include professional business ethics, confidence and self-motivation

·         Demonstrated ability to solve problems and manage complex relationships

·         Ability to prioritize projects and execute multiple tasks

·         Strong business background with ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and take action

Internship Logistics

·         10 week, paid internship based in Charlotte, NC

·         Start date: June 2015

·         Interns are responsible for their own housing, transportation and meals