PCP103 - Product Innovation Specialist I

SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM:

OPPORTUNITY:

– Columbia Sportswear Innovation Team At Columbia Sportswear

we offer:

college students a unique

opportunity:

to join our team and help solve real business and product problems! Bring your passion and insight to a company that is committed to driving long- term sustainable growth this summer for our 10-week summer internship at our Headquarters in Portland, Oregon! Interns can expect to gain valuable hands-on

experience:

within their department while building partnerships with teams and fellow interns along the way! Location: Portland, OR Duration: ~10 weeks Intern start date and end date: June 23rd - August 29th Application Deadline: March 1st, 2025

ABOUT:

THE POSITION The Columbia Sportswear Innovation Team is a group of scientists, engineers, designers, material and product developers who create platform technologies (e.g., Omni-Heat, Omni-Freeze, Omni-Shade, etc.) for integration into apparel, footwear, and equipment. These platform technologies are functional fabrics, material constructions, midsole cushioning foams and outsole traction compounds that enhance our products to keep humans warm, dry, cool and protected in the outdoors.

We are seeking a summer intern to help with laboratory and field testing, including human comfort perception testing of materials and products.

ELIGIBILITY:

REQUIREMENTS:

Current student with one of the following academic standings: Rising Senior, Senior, Graduate Student Degree relevant to the internship for which you are applying Must be able to participate in 10-week program for either date option provided above Must be able to work onsite at our headquarter location for the duration of the internship- interns will partner directly with their managers regarding expectations to work collaboratively in office specified days of the week NON-LOCAL CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS Relocation assistance & housing is NOT provided- these costs and arrangements would be the responsibility of the intern for the entirety of the program This job

description:

is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and

responsibilities:

, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal

opportunity:

employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to interns

benefits:

that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked the required amount of hours to qualify. We also offer generous employee discounts. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance.

Learn more

about:

our family of brands here.