Job Description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $25 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The Southern Glazer’s Internship Program was established to develop the next generation of Technology leaders. Each summer, the program offers interns the opportunity to engage in career building activities while simultaneously learning and applying industry-leading practices.

This hands-on experience gives interns the chance to explore and understand the adult beverage industry. The knowledge gained from industry leaders will allow you to build a network of professionals within the beverage alcohol industry and here at Southern Glazer’s. Being a Southern Glazer’s intern means you’ll be invited to our Leadership Spotlight Series, a Community Service Day exclusive to our intern class, as well as access to Professional Development workshops and trainings!

Primary Responsibilities

As a OneTech Intern, you’ll work in a variety of Digital and Technology areas, including but not limited to: Enterprise Products & Platforms, Data & Analytics, Infrastructure & Ops, Cybersecurity, and Digital Strategy, to gain knowledge and understanding of technology’s role in the wine and spirits distribution industry. This role will be specifically working with the Domain team, learning and supporting the development of microservices guided by our AI platform, applying software development best practices, assisting in the creation of knowledge repository documentation using our AI platform, etc.

The structured internship is designed to expose students to the wine and spirits Three-Tier beverage distribution system and the role technology plays to enable business capabilities. Interns will finish the program having gained broad experience in various aspects of the relationship between technology, sales and operations. Part of the experience will include supporting projects as assigned and defined by student’s specific learning goals, participating in training, on-site meetings, and department wide learning opportunities as available. Lastly, interns will complete an end of internship project showcasing one’s knowledge and present to management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in application and software development
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, etc
• Understanding of programming fundamentals
• Basic understanding of web applications, API’s, microservices and Cloud technologies
• Hands-on experience using AI coding assistance such as Claude code, ChatGPT or similar tools. Understanding of prompt engineering for testing tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly and effectively when speaking and/or writing to individuals or groups, ability to influence outcomes, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to accurately and carefully follow established procedures for completing work tasks.
• Strategic thinker – can develop a plan to meet a long-term objective
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify, analyze, understand, and prioritize activities by business value and urgency
• Ability to work through ambiguity in order to maintain momentum and achieve progress
• Demonstrate respect and value contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong analytical, mathematic, and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player with ability to demonstrate Agile delivery values working both within a team and working independently
• Familiarity with statistical concepts
• Experience with survey tools or running research studies

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older at the start of the internship
• Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have the ability to obtain housing.
• Must be a minimum Junior in college and graduating the following year, pursuing a degree in: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration (Marketing/Strategy), Data Science, Business Analytics, Sales, Project Management, and/or comparable from an accredited university
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work with others to accomplish tasks, assignments and projects.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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