Digital Engineering Intern

Company: Great Wolf Lodge
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Program Summary:
The Corporate Internship Program at Great Wolf is a 10-week program that provides college students with paid, meaningful experience that compliments their current coursework. Through an experiential and structured approach to learning, interns will gain hands-on experience with real-life work that is tied to the success of the team and Great Wolf's purpose of Bringing Joy to Families. In addition to meaningful assignments and working in a supportive business environment, students will be invited to participate in professional development opportunities, social activities to get to know fellow Pack Members and build relationships across other departments, and more. Students can expect regular mentorship and feedback to help develop the skills and experience that will position them to grow in their career area of choice.
Position Summary:
The Digital Engineering Intern, based out of Great Wolf Lodge's Chicago headquarters, will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for mobile app and website development and strategy. During your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn from functional experts and develop digital features that directly impact the experience of Great Wolf's guests.
Experiences You Will Gain:

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• Collaborate with the Digital Engineering team and developers to create new features and capabilities for the Great Wolf mobile app and website.
  
• Research, propose and develop capabilities that enhance Great Wolf's digital interaction with our current and potential guests.
  
  Basic Qualifications & Skills:
  
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  • Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program focusing on Computer Science or related
    
  • Object-oriented programming experience (preferably experience with or exposure to C#, Javascript, or React)
    
  • Relevant coursework, volunteer work, or internship experience and/or demonstrated ability to proactively learn and contribute to relevant projects
    
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid environment out of the downtown Chicago corporate office (housing, relocation, and transportation not provided)
    
  • Unrestricted work authorization in the United States (sponsorship not provided)
    
  • All employment offers contingent upon a successful background check
    
    Desired Qualifications & Traits:
    
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    • GPA of 3.0 or greater preferred
      
    • Strong time management and organizational skills
      
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
      
    • Adaptability and proactive problem solver
      
    • Curious and willing to learn and seek feedback to contribute to the goals and work of the team
      
    • Enthusiastic and positive approach to challenges
      
      About the Great Wolf Corporate Internship Program:
      
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      • 10-week full-time program based in our Corporate Headquarters located in Chicago, IL
        
      • Work on a hybrid schedule (Mon/Fri optional work from home, Tues/Wed/Thurs in the office with your team)
        
      • Meaningful, business-driven assignments and projects
        
      • Regular mentorship and individualized performance coaching and feedback
        
      • Cohort-based onboarding and learning
        
      • Professional development opportunities---
        
      • Social events and activities
        Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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