GS1 US Careers

Are you ready for a change? At GS1 US, employees at every level play a vital role and provide a meaningful voice on issues that affect consumers across the country. We are a small company with a world-class culture, and we make a huge impact on the way the world does business.

 

 

As a Summer Intern – Innovation and Industry Engagement at GS1 US, you will gain hands-on experience working on real-world innovation initiatives and strategic programs across Food, Retail, and Supply Chain Visibility. You will contribute to ideation, research, analysis, and execution of innovation projects while learning how data-driven insights and creative thinking shape business strategy and industry solutions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to learn by doing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in innovation workshops, and support industry engagement activities that help GS1 US drive meaningful impact across industries.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence in Ewing, NJ two days per week with a pay of $25/hr.

 

 

You are curious, analytical, and excited about innovation, emerging technologies, and industry trends. You enjoy solving problems, exploring new ideas, and working collaboratively with others.

You communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, and are comfortable translating complex ideas into simple, actionable insights. You are organized, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment where priorities may evolve.

You have completed at least your second year of a collegiate program and have an interest in innovation, industry engagement, business strategy, or related fields. Familiarity with presentation tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint and collaboration platforms such as Miro is helpful.

 

 

In short, you will support GS1 US’s innovation and industry engagement efforts by contributing to projects that advance strategic initiatives and improve organizational processes. Your work will help identify opportunities, generate insights, and support the development of innovative solutions that address evolving industry needs.

Here are a few more details about the role (other duties may be assigned):

 

Assist in implementing and analyzing innovation initiatives, including research and development activities, to help advance strategic programs and new solution concepts.

 

Support preparation for industry engagement efforts by researching sector trends, assisting with member outreach, summarizing insights from meetings, and identifying emerging opportunities across key industries.

 

Support daily operations and contribute to process improvement initiatives across teams, helping streamline workflows and enhance organizational effectiveness.

 

Collect, analyze, and report data related to innovation projects to inform strategic decisions and support evidence-based recommendations.

 

Contribute to ideation sessions, workshops, and brainstorming activities to help optimize innovation processes and develop new solutions.

 

Provide support to innovation, industry engagement, and Supply Chain Visibility teams on research, design thinking, prototyping, and other project-based initiatives.

 

 

Ready to be part of a team that believes the identification of everything makes anything possible? Apply today—we cannot wait to hear your story.

 

Travel requirements: This position may require up to 5% travel.

 

GS1 US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

 

GS1 US is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of GS1 US, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired.