- This role is posted within the Amazon internal portal so that employees can formally refer external candidates.
- Applying to this role will consider you for all our US locations for Pathways; successful candidates will be matched to a site prior to receiving an offer.
- Annual Intern Pathways cohorts start between May and June 2025 for a 12-week internship, based on intern availability and university schedule.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled starting in January 2025.
- You will be notified via email if we have chosen to move forward with your application. You can also check your status any time in our application portal.
APPLICATION:
- A cover letter is not necessary.
- The application process will take ~65 minutes to complete. The first step in the application process includes an online assessment and a series of mini business-case simulations that allow you to learn more about Amazon.
- Be sure to set aside an appropriate amount of time in a comfortable place with no distractions.
- You will be notified via email if we have chosen to move forward with your application. You can also check your status any time in our application portal.
AMAZON OVERVIEW:
At Amazon, we take pride in hiring and developing the best. We are excited to offer MBA and master’s program graduate students the opportunity to launch big careers with limitless possibilities. Are you looking to become a leader in a global Fortune 100 company? Do you want to manage people, process, and technology in one of the most innovative operations environments on Earth? Would you enjoy the challenge of delivering a continuously improving customer experience to millions globally? If so, then the Amazon Pathways Operations program may be right for you.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Pathways is a three-year Operations Leadership Development Program designed to rapidly develop talented MBA and Masters-level graduates with the skills needed to become Amazon’s future Senior Management. Pathways members are highly visible to senior leadership and have flexibility with changing roles, sites and geographies as we strive to create global leaders. Through a series of intense, progressively challenging opportunities in the core of our world-class operations network, we will stretch your leadership capacity to its full potential. The business lessons you learn and credibility you develop will benefit you over the rest of your career and prepare you for future executive leadership opportunities.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This is a 12-week internship (40 hours per week) in one of Amazon’s world-class operational warehouses. As an intern, you will own a project where you have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills sets to solve a real problem impacting the business. You will be presenting and delivering long term, scalable solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and customer experience. This project will immerse you into Operational processes and expose you to the end-to-end supply chain at Amazon. Interns will have visibility into what it would be like to manage large teams and work in a world-class logistic company. Upon completion of the internship program, your performance will be evaluated. Your performance evaluation, along with role availability, will determine your opportunity to join the full-time Pathways program in 2026. Internships are available in select regions.
LOCATIONS & PLACEMENT:
- The position will be located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other warehouse environments
- Must be willing to relocate at time of hire (position location is most heavily weighted on business need but will also consider individual location preference)
EXPECTED HOURS & ENVIRONMENT:
- This position is demanding; hours may fluctuate with seasons and changing environments
- Expect to work weekends, holidays, and/or overnight shifts with anticipated overtime
- Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours
Key job responsibilities
- Interact with senior leadership to think broadly about solutions to the most complex business and operational challenges
- Engage in continuous improvement projects throughout the course of the program
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in MBA or equivalent master’s level program at the time of application with a conferral date between December 2025 – June 2026.
- 3+ years of full-time industry work experience, which occurred between the conferral date from your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA or master’s program, OR 3+ years of military work experience prior to starting your MBA or master’s program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of full-time industry work experience.
- Skilled in directing and developing cross-functional teams to execute on strategic initiatives.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
- The ability to dive deep into data and provide thought-provoking, workable business solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to bring big ideas and influence across all levels of an organization.
- Bias for action and passion for rolling up sleeves and doing what it takes to “get it done”.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $58.41/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $85.67/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.