Staples is business-to-business. You’re what binds us together.

We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. We have student and graduate opportunities where you’ll help the Staples, Inc. organization be more successful and productive while building a purposeful career. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, a co-op, or an entry-level role, we’ll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future.

Target Start Date: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program)   

Intern Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour 

What you bring to the table:

• Collaborative – able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focused – able to identify and understand internal or external customer needs and interests and deliver customer-centric solutions
• Inclusive – dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment consisting of diverse individuals from varying backgrounds and cultures
• Innovative – develop new insights; question conventional approaches; encourage new ideas; design and implement new solutions
• Self-Developer – actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

Position Overview:

As a Marketing Operations Email Intern, you will support the execution and optimization of B2C email marketing campaigns. You’ll gain hands-on experience with campaign setup, data analysis, and marketing automation platforms (such as Optimove), while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful communications to our Omni customers.

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Assist in the creation, execution, and monitoring of B2C email marketing campaigns using Marketo and other automation tools.  
• Support campaign setup, scheduling, QA, and reporting to ensure flawless execution.
• Help maintain and update marketing databases, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Perform data analysis and generate reports on campaign performance, customer engagement, and key metrics.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer service teams to align messaging and optimize processes.
• Contribute to the development of nurture streams and trigger campaigns to increase automation and personalization.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide recommendations for campaign improvements.
• Stay current with email marketing best practices, trends, and compliance requirements.

What's Needed - Basic Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field; enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, data analysis)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment

What's Needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with marketing automation platforms (Marketo, Salesforce, HubSpot, Optimove, etc.)
• Interest in B2C marketing and email campaign management
• Analytical skills and familiarity with marketing metrics
• Ability to adapt to new initiatives and work in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience in B2C marketing operations at a leading company
• Exposure to marketing technology, campaign strategy, and data-driven decision making
• Opportunities to network with professionals and contribute to high-impact projects
• Development of technical and soft skills to support your future career

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

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