Strategic Initiatives - Internship

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Job Description

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Pasqually's Pizza and Wings restaurants, is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Intern for the Summer semester.

This is a paid internship designed to provide professional growth and development in project management while gaining hands-on experience in strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. This program will not qualify for college credit (exceptions may apply). This exciting opportunity will be based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX and requires 40 hours a week, with work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This will be a hybrid work arrangement of mostly in-person/on-site work and some remote/WFH.

What You Will Learn & Gain Experience In:

Working alongside the marketing team and cross-functional departments, you will work on various projects, developing and enhancing your project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills

Applicable majors/interests:

• Project Management
• Communications
• Marketing
• Business Administration

General responsibilities may include (but not limited to):

• Assist in strategic company initiatives, brand campaigns, and national events, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Participate in weekly status meetings and brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas and solutions to ongoing projects.
• Support project planning and execution by tracking deliverables, identifying risks, and monitoring issue resolution.
• Develop and enhance processes across CEC's departments to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners.
• Conduct data analysis and research to support decision-making and improve project outcomes.
• Attend cross-departmental meetings, gaining insight into company-wide strategic planning and execution
• Create a portfolio of completed work during your internship to showcase your skills and experience to future employers.

You should have:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in progress.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with any of the following platforms is a plus, but not required: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams), Adobe Creative Suite, Basecamp, Smartsheet, and Wrike.
• Spanish bilingual speaking is a plus but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, reach, and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable using a computer with repetitive hand movements.
• Must be able to work an 8-hour shift with some overtime if required.
• Must be available to travel to various locations via airplane or vehicle as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions is included.

Why Join CEC Entertainment?

• Work alongside experienced project managers and strategic initiative leaders in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Gain real-world experience in project management and business strategy.
• Flexible work-from-home options (limited remote work available).
• Access to Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow employer benefits.

NO OUTSIDE RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES

At Chuck E Cheese, we care about the safety and health of our guests and employees. We have rigorous health and sanitation standards, and our operational procedures are designed to meet or exceed local requirements and most importantly to protect the health of our teams and guests

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

#Diversity #Equity #Culture

The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas is the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza brands and virtual kitchen concept, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings.

As the place where half a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, Chuck E. Cheese's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play and is the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid. Committed to providing a fun, safe environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid Check. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $19 million schools through its fundraising programs. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighbor-hood pizzeria feel and "pizza made fresh, families made happy" culture.

Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. Created in 2020, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings offers a distinct, customized eating experience outside of a restaurant environment that amplifies classic pizza and wings and operates out of 400 ghost locations nationwide. The Company and its franchise operate a system of nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues, with locations in 47 states and 17 foreign countries and territories. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com, pasquallyspizza.com, and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.