Data Analyst Intern

October 25, 2024

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Job Description

About Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is a company dedicated to nourishing people and the planet, including future talent. They offer a 10-week summer internship program in Austin, Texas, where interns work on meaningful projects that impact both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description: Data Analyst Internship

This internship opportunity is within the Product and E-Commerce Analytics team. The ideal candidate will be a data-driven individual passionate about using data to solve complex problems within the E-Commerce landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Insights: Conduct analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to customer preferences and buying behavior.
E-Commerce Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven recommendations for improving the online shopping experience.
Reporting & Visualization: Develop reporting visualizations and pipelines to enable informed decision-making for stakeholders and leadership.
KPI Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across the E-Commerce organization and provide data-driven insight into variances.
Model Presentation: Present modeling approaches in simple terms and connect model results to business questions with a compelling narrative.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong Analytical Mindset: Passion for working with data to solve complex problems.
E-Commerce Expertise: Knowledge of E-Commerce foundations and its role in the grocery industry.
Data Modeling: Experience developing data models using appropriate techniques for variable selection and model validation.
Actionable Insights: Ability to translate data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to leadership.
Database Proficiency: Understanding of enterprise databases and proficiency in data retrieval while minimizing resource usage.
Data Analysis & Programming Tools: Proficiency in SQL, Python, and R.
Data Visualization Tools: Experience working with tools like Tableau or Power BI.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with teams across the organization.
Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed (within the past year) a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Statistics or similar field.

Program Details:

Duration: 10 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) between June 2, 2025, and August 8, 2025.
Location: Austin, Texas (not remote).
Compensation: Paid internship.

Program Highlights:

weekly Summer Event Series: Opportunities for interns to connect with one another and experience the Whole Foods Market culture.
Intern Buddy: Pairing with a Whole Foods Market team member for guidance and support.
Team Member Coffee Chats: One-on-one networking opportunities with Whole Foods Market team members.
Internship Expo: End-of-internship presentations to share project work with the company.

Application Process:

• Applications will be open in September and October 2024.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interview communication potentially occurring in November or December 2024.