2026 Summer Internships - Information Technology

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Join Hallmark's dynamic Information Technology organization as an intern supporting multiple high-impact teams: Enterprise Architecture (EA), IT Service & Portfolio Management, Automation Center of Practice (ACOP), Infrastructure & Operations, Consumer Experience & Data, and Supply Chain. This internship offers hands-on experience in AI, automation, orchestration, and enterprise-scale IT systems. Initial work assignments for you could include:

• Learning, applying technical knowledge to solve problems in a specific business area
• Working with business partners to define solutions
• Collaborating with consultants, contractors, and on-shore/off-shore resources in accomplishing desired outcomes
• Performing analysis & leaning into AI enablement and recommendations
• Assuming responsibility for design, programming, and implementation on assigned systems
• Ensuring all solutions align to security standards and protocols

In addition, our interns will work with many technologies including but not limited to Java, JavaScript, HTML, PERL, Visual Basic, C/C++, .net, Python, JSON, R, COBOL, CICS, DB2, Teradata, Datastage, SAP, Salesforce, PTC, mobile applications, Power BI, Power Automate/Power Apps, Ui Path, Halo ITSM, Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Platforms, and JDA systems.

Our 2026 IT Internship opportunities include:

• IT Enterprise Architecture
• IT Service and Portfolio Management.
• IT Process Automation
• IT Infrastructure & Operations Automation
• IT Consumer Experience & Data
• IT Supply Chain Automation

During the course of your summer, you will get exposed to all of the different parts of our Hallmark Technology division and the various ways that people have created challenging and rewarding IT careers here at Hallmark. We are looking for energetic problem solvers with strong leadership skills who are eager to make an impact.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• A graduation date of December 2026, May 2027, December 2027, May 2028, December 2028, or May 2029.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (GPA must be stated on your resume).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume and application will stand out if you have:

• Foundational knowledge of AI, BPO, BPA, RPA, and enterprise architecture.
• Previous internship experience or exposure to corporate or technological work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills & ability to manage ambiguity.
• Strong analytical skills, learning agility, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Agile and ITIL frameworks.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Hallmark's internship program is 12-weeks long, starting in late May and ending in early August.
• Our internships are hybrid positions, with the flexibility to work from both our recently renovated headquarters building in Kansas City, MO, and from your summer residence located within the KC metro area.
• Relocation and housing assistance is provided for interns whose permanent address is outside of the KC metro area. Relocation to the Kansas City metro area is required for this role.

Interested? Follow the application instructions below to apply.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

ABOUT HALLMARK'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

We need sharp, energetic people to help us create, engineer, market, and deliver our products worldwide. Challenging and rewarding summer internship opportunities are available for students pursuing degrees in areas such as Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Communications, Engineering, Human Resources, Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Data Science, and Computer Science. Hallmark's internship program (late May through early August) provides the valuable opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to meaningful projects in a corporate environment. You will work alongside professionals in your field on projects aligned with Hallmark's business objectives. In addition, you will gain exposure to Hallmark leadership, learn more about products and initiatives, visit with employees and interns from other disciplines, and enjoy what life is like in the Kansas City metro area. Never been to Kansas City? You've been missing out on the city that is consistently ranked among the best in terms of culture, livability, and opportunity for recent college grads! Check out www.thinkkc.com for more information on living and working in Kansas City.

ABOUT HALLMARK

For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That's why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here. Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark's second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!

When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team, even in a remote/hybrid work environment. In the day-to-day, we'll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We'll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success.

Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We're seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives-like yours.