Application & Software Development Internship (Jun 2024)

About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer goods company renowned for its oral care, personal care, and household products. With a history spanning over two centuries, the company has consistently delivered innovative solutions for maintaining hygiene and well-being. Colgate-Palmolive's commitment to sustainability and community engagement underscores its status as a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Your role

About the Internship

At Colgate-Palmolive, they offer an exceptional Internship Program within the Global Information Technology Department. This internship is a six-month paid program, starting in June and continuing into the fall as part-time with the opportunity to extend. Their program provides Interns with the opportunity to work with a global and diverse workforce as well as apply their conceptual knowledge of business and technical skills within a global consumer products company.

This position requires a 6-month commitment (June-December).

Role:

Each Intern is assigned to a unique team and project upon hire working in areas including Mobile Development, Full-Stack Development, Front End Development, and more. This assignment will be based on what projects are available and the intern’s interests and skillset. Essentially, the program is a structured education strategy integrating the student’s academic knowledge and career goals with learning through productive work experiences in a sphere related specifically to Global Information Technology. Their Internship program provides students with valuable work experience as well as providing Colgate-Palmolive with a source of highly talented candidates. 

Training & development

In this role, Interns get opportunities to network with multiple cross-functional teams. These relationships thrive on mutual trust and integrity to achieve deliverables and execute against the strategy and goals.

Throughout their program, Interns will gain exposure to the latest business practices and cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, Interns will function as integral team members throughout the development life cycle by working with business and technical analysts to evaluate issues, develop solutions, implement processes, and support existing applications.

Salary & benefits

The expected compensation hourly pay range is $21.75 - $32.0/hour.

If you join them full-time, you'll receive the following benefits:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enrol in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Career progression

Colgate's internship journey fuels personal growth via immersive experiences, dynamic mentorship, and real-world challenges. This holistic approach nurtures skills, drives innovation, and paves pathways to potential full-time roles within the globally acclaimed company, while gained expertise acts as a gateway to diverse future career prospects.

Work-life balance

Colgate-Palmolive prioritizes work-life balance, embedding it in their corporate culture. With flexible schedules and supportive management, they empower their employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

Working hours for this role:

• Must be available to work up to 35 hours/week during the summer and 15 hours/week during the academic semester.
• Must be available to work hybrid at their Piscataway, NJ office location throughout the entire internship
  • Every Tuesday or Wednesday, specific hours are flexible.

Culture & vibe

Colgate-Palmolive thrives as a dynamic hub where innovation and tradition blend seamlessly. The atmosphere exudes collaborative energy, echoing the company's commitment to teamwork and creativity. From the sleek modern offices to the vibrant interactions, they cultivate a culture where passion for consumer well-being drives every aspect of their global endeavours.

About you

Who are you?

• You are an innovator- You look for opportunities to improve and seek creative solutions and you’re able to adapt and adjust the strategy and direction of your work if necessary.
• You are curious- You’re curious about what works and what does not and are willing to take the initiative to find out. 

Requirements:

• Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at a college or university with a graduation date of or later than December 2024.
• Majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Business/ IT Systems Management, or a related field.
• A minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Documentation of authorization to work in the United States, not requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Technical knowledge and skills, completed coursework, projects, or relevant work-related experience.
• Familiarity with programming languages and web-related technologies.
• Previous work experience in software development is a plus. 

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobs.colgate.com/content/Student-Opportunities/
• youtube.com/@colgatepalmolive