Operations Specialist | Paid Fall Internship

Other agencies might call it an internship program, but we offer and expect more.

To be considered, you must apply here: https://www.onlineoptimism.com/about/specialist-internship-application/

Our Specialist program was crafted to be the leading program for college students and recent grads to build a future career in marketing or design. We see it as the last internship you’ll ever do.

Our Specialists work 15 – 35 hours per week collaborating with our full-time employees, working for both our clients and Online Optimism itself. In return, we make sure they receive valuable, real-world experience, hourly pay, and the opportunity to team up with the best and brightest in the city.

You must be located in the following states to apply:

• Georgia
• Illinois
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington, D.C.

You may work remotely from any location, or come to our office in New Orleans or D.C.

You should apply for our Operations Specialist position if you want:

• a career in operations or human resources.
• everyone to be as organized as you.
• to make the world a more Optimistic place.
   

You have:

• strong writing skills.
• an uncanny ability to remain organized and positive, no matter what the situation is.
• experience creating effective spreadsheets and presentation decks.
   

You're excited by:

• researching and coordinating events, motivational prizes, and initiatives for your colleagues and clients.
• helping others win awards for their work.
• creating rules, and policies to help others follow those rules.

What Are Some Features of Our Specialist Program?

Real Work, Real Experience

You’ll spend your time here working on real assignments and projects, being involved in actual client work, and teaming up with full-time Optimists as well as handling tasks independently. As one of our Specialists, you’ll leave us with a complete portfolio of work as well as a killer answer when you’re asked to talk about a time you proved yourself in your next interview.

Cold, Hard Cash

We provide $17/hour pay to all of our Specialists. For those still in school, we’re also happy to do everything we can to get you college credit. In addition, we'll send you to networking events and educational lunches, ticket included.

Launch Your Career

A majority of our full-time team started at Online Optimism as Specialists, and many of our Specialists go on to work at some of the top digital marketing agencies around.

An Optimistic Culture

Our company aims to keep our team happy and facilitate work any way we can, which is why we provide you:

• A casual dress code
• Remote and in-office happy hours
• DEI learning through webinars and courses
• Wellness challenges
• Affinity groups
• Book club
• Networking opportunities

To Be Considered You Must Apply Through Our Website: Click on the green "Apply Externally" button.