Company: Upbound Group
Location: Plano, TX
Position: Internship
Department: Merchandising and Digital Retailing

Apply at https://unt.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/8573674   Deadline to Apply: February 29, 2024

Upbound Group Inc Summer 2024 Internship candidates will take part in a ten-week program onsite at our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, running from June 3 to August 9, 2024. 

Application Deadline February 29, 2024 

 What We Are Looking For: 

• Paid Internship: $20.00 per hour 
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior or recent graduate of an accredited four-year college or university. 
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher 
• Previous work or classroom experience in the following is preferred: Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, SQL, and Python. 
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. 
• Must be able to work M-F; 8 am – 5 pm onsite at Upbound’s Corporate office in Plano. 
• Reliable transportation  

 What You Will Do: 

The Digital Marketing Intern will partner with the Marketing team providing direct exposure to a variety of professionals from varying industries and levels of experience.  

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Supporting social media, paid search, OLA, and OLV campaigns across all lines of business 
• Assisting in producing social media paid/ organic content 
• Researching social media trends to develop creative ideas  
• Helping with digital marketing reporting 
• Completing other administrative tasks as needed 

In addition to your day-to-day tasks, Upbound Group interns will participate in: 

• Volunteer Initiatives 
• Training and Development Workshops 
• Virtual Trainings via LinkedIn Learning   
•  C-Suite Roundtable Q&A 
•  Executive Networking sponsored by our Coworker Resource Groups 
•  Peer Networking Opportunities   
•  And More!  

What You Will Gain:  

As an intern with Upbound Group Inc, you will gain firsthand experience in your area of interest, along with critical problem solving and leadership skills, and be a key contributor in delivering our core values to your client. This exposure will afford you a real-world experience and application of what you are currently learning in school as applied to the corporate environment. As an Intern at Upbound, you will be able to directly have a meaningful impact on our business, and learn more about the function firsthand from the best. You will have an assigned mentor and manager for the duration of the program. 

Next Steps: 

Once your application has been reviewed, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to schedule a call, where they intend to learn more about you, and share additional details about the opportunity. If selected to move forward, they will reach back out with additional steps in the process. 

 About Upbound Group: 

Our mission at Upbound Group, Inc. is to elevate financial opportunity for all. (NASDAQ: UPBD)  

At Upbound Group, Inc., we’re dedicated to driving innovation and upward momentum with financial inclusion at our core. Through our platform of products and brands, we offer innovative solutions for millions of customers, as well as our retail partners. Join us in our relentless pursuit to build a better future and to elevate financial opportunity for all. 

Our Brands: 

Acima Leasing is a technology company that focuses on providing flexible lease-to-own solutions for customers across a wide range of durable goods and retailers. The company has partnered with thousands of retailers to offer its lease-to-own options at the point of sale. 

Rent-A-Center specializes in renting furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers to customers with flexible lease-to-own payment options and the option to purchase or return the items at any time. The company has grown rapidly over the years, with 1,930 corporate locations and 400 franchise locations across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. 

For more brands visit www.upbound.com. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.