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Nike Inc. Undergraduate Internship (SMS)

Nike
  • Beaverton, Oregon
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team  

    NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, eliminate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding creativity. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and innovators. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to an ambitious and constantly evolving game.  

    This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video   

    NIKE, Inc. is inclusive of three main brands: Nike, Jordan, and Converse. We have internship opportunities within all three brands across multiple functions. Please see below for our available teams for Summer 2027. 

     

    Technology & Analytics 
    NIKE is a technology company! From our flagship website and extraordinary mobile apps to developing products, handling big data, and providing pioneering engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to redefine the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We develop fundamental technologies, do applied research and development, and deliver to production to enable AI/ML across Nike. Nike Analytics encompasses multiple teams across the enterprise. As a Nike Analytics intern, you will be responsible for assessing and analyzing data, and delivering valuable insights to key partners across the business. 

     

    Finance 
    Today, the opportunities for growth across our business portfolio offer more potential than ever. Finance employees play a key role in that progress by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to drive value for every shareholder. They lead accounting and reporting for our multi-billion-dollar global investment portfolio, debt and equity instruments, and other Treasury activities. They strategize, forecast, audit, analyze, budget, research and lead important decisions. Across our diverse geographies and businesses, Finance employees deliver far more than just the numbers. 

     

    Human Resources 
    Our principled focus on human potential extends to our workforce. Human Resources teams help attract, retain, and reward the world’s most innovative people by creating programs to help them thrive. They accelerate company growth as stewards of culture, organizational effectiveness, talent and change. The global Human Resources community includes experts in talent planning, talent acquisition, talent development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and more. Together, they develop a motivated, diverse, and engaged global team. 

     

    Brand Marketing *(Beaverton, LA, or NY) 
    Consumer conversations and relationships fuel the work of Marketing. It’s the fuel that has built some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Marketing gathers the science, art and emotion of our innovations and connects them with the hearts, minds and souls of our consumers. The pros in brand strategy, advertising, digital engagement, product presentation, consumer analytics and more further consumer connections via channels ranging from Retail Stores to social media. They approach marketing in a way that only we can: taking risks, pushing boundaries and inspiring consumers to be champions. 

     

    Sports Marketing 
    Nike exists to innovate for athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide. Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The team develops and drives sports marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements and serves as Nike ambassadors to the sports community worldwide. Their relationships build the foundation of Nike’s product creation: Nike creates exceptional products because its employees listen to exceptional athletes.  

    Global Sustainability 
    The future of sport and our business depends on the future of our planet. The Global Sustainability team is committed to powering Nike’s journey towards a Zero Carbon and Zero Waste future. In partnership with teams across the enterprise, we are working to innovate and accelerate sustainable product solutions and circular business models, transition to a net zero emissions future, eliminate waste and protect natural resources, and ensure the people who make and move our product are safe, valued and engaged. We do this by driving our enterprise mandate for sustainability and compliance across climate and environment, people and human rights, foundational expectations, supply chain, and marketplace. Interns will work on the Engagement or Labor & Human Rights team and gain hands-on experience, contributing to Nike’s mission to serve athletes and the planet. 

    Operations  
    Nike’s Operations teams exists to serve, enable, and lead our brand into the future. We drive data and digital capabilities, process and continuous improvement, and excellence in business operations. Our team’s vision is to be outstanding and improve the collective potential of how we serve consumers. 

       

    Marketplace & Sales 

    Nike’s Marketplace and Sales teams bring the brand to life across retail stores, partner doors, and nike.com—creating inspiring, consumer-first experiences. From visual merchandisers and store operators to sales experts and real estate specialists, these teams collaborate globally to deliver the right products, stories, and services to athletes everywhere. Their deep understanding of consumers and retail drives innovation, connection, and growth across Nike’s diverse marketplaces. 
     

    Communications 
    The Nike Communications team develops, establishes and strengthens authentic connections with diverse audiences through the lens of innovation and sport. The team creates premium and innovative brand stories, builds and enhances corporate reputation and brand equity, and engages audiences such as consumers, media, athletes, investors, non-governmental organizations and Nike’s own employees. The team focuses on information, inspiration and connection to accelerate the growth of NIKE, Inc. Communications employees ignite conversations, envision the possibilities, and influence and deliver new levels of creative and strategic thinking to advance the brand around the world. 

     

    Product Design 
    Interns contributes to the evolution of delivering innovative products to support the best athletes/consumers in the world. They partner with teams to establish new standards that support best practices. They are asked to work cooperatively on initiatives within the team and be exposed to the cross-functional matrix (Product Development, Business Development, Design, Category Partners, etc.). They partner with teams to establish new standards that support best practices for product creation and beyond. Interns will also assist the team in the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals. You will support the research and ideation for concept development, including the testing and validation towards final item approval. 

    Qualifications 

    • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date of Winter 2027 – Spring 2029 

    • Experience using Microsoft Office tools  

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills 

    • Comfortability presenting to a large audience, including senior leadership 

    • Proven experience leading projects or teams 

    • Ability to deal with ambiguity 

    • A passion for Nike/Jordan/Converse 

     

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

    NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.  

    NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.  

    We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBeaverton, Oregon
    Websitecareers.nike.com/career-areas#internships

    Skills

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    • Treasuryunmatched
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