Summer Internship 2026- Information Technology

Five Below•Philadelphia, PA

19h•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in. It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace! Five Below Summer Internship Program - 2026 Five Below Summer Internship Program is ON! Our limited open positions for Summer 2026 focus on company strategic initiatives in the exciting environment of value-driven, fun-focused retail. We are seeking energetic, responsible go-getters with innovative ideas, ready to actively participate in company initiatives. We LOVE our interns! Our internship is curated to deliver a rich learning experience for both personal and professional growth. Our program is hands-on, engaging in meaningful work that directly contributes to the company’s missions and ultimate success. You are an active contributor and valued as a part of your team! Location Our alumni agree – we’ve got the magic balance of flexibility and immersion when our interns align with our HQ hybrid model. All applicants should plan to be in the Philadelphia area and have transportation/access to HQ (aka WowTown) throughout the entirety of the program. Internship Details 10 weeks: June 1st- August 7th Full time – 40 hours/wk Paid – $19.50/hr Hybrid model - Reporting into WowTown Tues-Thurs Hands on, results driven projects. No coffee fetching here! Strategic Project focused, coupled with day-to-day responsibilities and development programming Highlights Interactive experiences with Senior Leadership Team Professional Development Sessions Lunch & Learns Insight and participation into companywide initiatives High exposure/small group 100% intern satisfaction rate High intern conversion rate! (On average, we hire 2-3 of our intern alumni each year) And of course – some fun product! Project Details This project leverages Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze customer feedback from online reviews, surveys, and social media to determine overall sentiment and uncover recurring themes. By classifying feedback as positive, negative, or neutral and identifying common topics, the analysis will provide insight into customer satisfaction, pain points, and product perception at scale. Deliverables include a sentiment distribution summary, visualizations such as keyword word clouds or topic bar charts, and actionable recommendations to improve products, services, and the overall customer experience. Using text processing and sentiment analysis techniques, this work will help prioritize enhancements that drive stronger satisfaction, loyalty, and business impact.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled as rising Junior, Senior, Grad Student or recent Grad with a relevant background. Those studying under an associate’s certificate or similar program may be considered if coursework and skills fit the individual project requirements.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office products & remote meeting software
Must be available for the full 10-week program as space is limited
Must be a self-starter, highly passionate & detail-oriented
Active ability to problem solve & communicate effectively