Staples is business to business. You are 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, co-op, or an entry-level role, we’ll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future.  

This position is a part of a hybrid work model, 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, based out of the Quill Corporate facility in Lincolnshire, IL. 

Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)

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  

What you’ll be doing:  

Working on building API-based ETLs, data cleansing, and visualizationCollecting the requirements and providing the required data points for reporting at the correct granularity for data-related projectsHelp design and build aggregates for sales and digital marketing

What's needed - Basic Qualifications:

Pursuing a bachelor's in an IT/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering major, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college creditsStrong Microsoft Office skillsStrong Excel skills: the ability to use databases, shell scripting, SQL scripting, and PythonStrong knowledge of database design, relational modeling, and Normalization and De-NormalizationExperience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Business Objects, and Tableau

What's needed - Preferred Qualifications:

Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicativeAble to multi-task and be flexible to new initiatives 

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.