This is a 100% Remote Opportunity (but must reside in one of the states listed below**)!

KEEN is offering college students a completely virtual opportunity to experience and be embedded into the brand by offering a 10-week paid summer (June - August) internship.

We’re eagerly looking for students who seek innovative solutions, have a strong passion for creating their own opportunities, enjoy playing outside, and spend time caring for the world around them.

Our KEENtern program provides students relevant and valuable hands-on work experience. This program includes:

• The ability to work on meaningful projects
• The opportunity to present project updates and results to senior staff
• Mentoring and career building workshops lead by industry experts
• Access to connect, engage, and network with coworkers
• Pay of $18.00/hour
• Office stipend for expenses incurred while working remotely
• Product discount
• Computer equipment including licenses to applicable programs and software to use during the internship

Program Requirements

• Be a Junior, Senior, or Grad student
• Must be able to dedicate 40 hours/week toward the internship during normal M-F PST working hours
• Eligible to work in the US
• **Must reside in one of the following states (due to payroll constraints): AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY

General Summary

In the DTC (Direct-To-Consumer) Department, the keenfootwear.com eCommerce site provides a high level of exposure to strategic brand initiatives and is a key priority in the brand’s digital first approach. The Site Experience Intern participates, assists in and gains exposure to both day-to-day work, and large-scale project & initiatives. This role reports to the Global Digital Product Team, and works cross functionally to support merchandisers, content producers and QA.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports the coordination of updates in web production for all aspects of the site including navigation, product and category content, and campaign, coupons & promotions
• Manages multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Helps create slideshows and presentations for the DTC leadership team’s ecommerce projects and initiatives
• Attends weekly video meetings with global eComm leads and developers to support in capturing requests, details, and other pertinent information regarding the website
• Works cross functionally within digital DTC: Merchandising, Content Development, UX, Creative & Blog to help maintain and update the website
• Uses and gains visibility to a variety of the technology stack used at KEEN: project management tools and eCommerce systems
• Create/maintain documentation on standard operating procedures
• Assist in global Quality Assurance efforts to validate both new features, content, and site experiences are of quality and working functionally across regions, devices and browsers as intended

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. Business, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems degree preferred
• Must be able to dedicate 40 hours/week toward the internship during normal M-F PST working hours
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Ability to solve problems with a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and on tight deadlines
• Able to sit and/or stand at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Travel Required

This position will not require travel

Why Work at KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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