Location: Hershey, PA

WHY HERSHEY?

The Hershey Company is a global fortune 500 company that is a recognized leader in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Our goal is to integrate students with our knowledgeable and successful teams in order to maintain a fresh perspective on an ever-changing world. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to learn, grow and innovate. Are you up for the challenge? Are you ready to make a difference?

WHY INFORMATION SERVICES AT HERSHEY?

The Information Services department at The Hershey Company has open internships for analytically minded, tech-savvy undergraduate and graduate students. Technology and analytics are elemental to all aspects of Hershey business. Hershey has a diverse global team focused on providing robust innovative capabilities, partnering on analysis to drive successful business outcomes and embraces an entrepreneurial mindset to create an environment that is exciting, compelling, innovative and dynamic.

OPPORTUNITIES:

We are looking for a Data Science Intern who will work with the Enterprise Data Science to build strong analytic capabilities. Applicants must have some exposure to at least two of the following: machine learning, statistical modeling, feature engineering, optimization, exploratory data analysis, data mining and pattern recognition.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use machine learning, and advanced statistical techniques to create scalable solutions to business problems
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Data Science team to define and quantify business problems, and help them implement appropriate algorithmic solutions
• Proactively identify capabilities which should be improved
• Partner with Information Services and business stakeholders to drive conversion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience machine learning tools (e.g., Scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy)
• Experience with Python, R and Jupyter
• Passion for analytical problem solving
• Quick learner through formal and self-guided education
• Pro-active self-starter with a desire to make an impact
• Ability to work in teams or individually
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams
• Exposure to analytical solutions in the cloud (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) a plus

EDUCATION:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred
• Bachelor’s degree with quantitative, STEM focus (e.g. Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology - other degrees will be considered). Graduate degrees with an analytical focus considered too.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual`s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ([email protected]).