Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance. Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day is comprised of connecting with others across the world, stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions.

The Experience

At Colgate-Palmolive, we offer an exceptional Internship Program within the Global Information Technology Department. Our 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. Throughout our 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.

Each Intern is assigned to a unique team and project working in areas including Mobile Development, Full-stack development, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, and more. Essentially, the program is a structured education strategy integrating the students’ academic knowledge and career goals with learning through productive work experiences in a sphere related specifically to Global Information Technology. Our Internship program provides students with valuable work experience as well as providing Colgate-Palmolive with a source of highly talented candidates.

Who are you?

• You are a collaborator - 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.
• 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.

What you’ll need (requirements)

• Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at a college or university
• Majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, 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 course work, projects, or relevant work related experience
• Familiarity with programming languages and web-related technologies

Every one of our employees plays an important role in ensuring we deliver the quality products consumers rely on to care for themselves and the ones they love. So we recognize that our success is driven by these talented and dedicated Colgate people around the world. And in turn we are dedicated to the success of our people, offering an array of resources to help expand their professional and personal horizons - from stimulating career opportunities and access to world-class training and leadership development programs, to wellness initiatives and opportunities to contribute to the communities where we live and work.