Overview When you think of InComm Payments, think of Innovative Payments Technology. We were founded over 30 years ago and continue to be a pioneer in the payment (FinTech) industry. Since our inception, we have grown to be a team of over 3,000 employees in 35 countries around the world. We own over 400 global technical patents and a network that includes over 525,000 points of retail distribution that points to our industry expertise. InComm Payments works with the most recognized and valued brands in the world, and we are partnered with most of the world’s leading merchants. InComm Payments is highly focused on our people and their growth, and we work hard to make a career at InComm Payments meaningful and rewarding. We value innovation, quality, passion, integrity, and responsibility in all that we do, and we are looking for great people to join our team as we move forward towards a very bright future. You can learn more about InComm Payments by visiting our Website or connecting with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. About This Opportunity About Go Studio: Go Studio is an advanced innovation program designed to discover, define, and solve problems that plague our clients using breakthrough technology. We have designed the Studio as a place for cultivation – of ideas, of opportunities, of solutions. We provide a stimulating and creative environment that fosters creativity with approaches and expertise to help InComm innovate across a wide range of emerging technologies. In the Studio, we aim to continually drive InComm as a key innovator in the industry. We thrive in bringing clients, employees, and partners all together around a client’s or an industry’s most complex issues or disruptions to apply unique insights, develop groundbreaking solutions, and incubate new products, platforms and services. We Are: Agile; iterative, collaborative; forward-thinkers Entrepreneurial; analytical; cutting-edge; self-starters Passionate; creative; eager; challenge-seekers About the Role: We are seeking a curious, creative, and driven Emerging Technologies Intern to join our innovation lab. This internship is ideal for a candidate passionate about innovation, technology trends, and strategic problem-solving. You will support a variety of forward-looking initiatives including R&D, M&A research, and special projects. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Innovation Frameworks & Research Assist in identifying and articulating complex business challenges. Participate in workshops (Problem Framing, Design Thinking, and Futures Thinking) and contribute to ideation sessions. Conduct research on emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive landscapes using a variety of online and offline tools Help develop user personas, journey maps, and prototypes. Assist in synthesizing insights and preparing presentations. Support futures thinking and scenario planning exercises. Collaborate with Go Studio team on building rapid, low-fidelity prototypes in digital and physical mediums to test solutions. Event & Workshop Facilitation Collaborate with Go Studio team, corporate marketing, and third-party vendors on the development, promotion and support of innovation events and workshops including providing day of logistical and administrative support. Help coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagements. Capture notes, feedback, and outcomes from sessions. Support participant management including tracking RSVPs, sending confirmations, and managing check-ins. Assist with facilitation support including timekeeping, talent wrangling, etc. Process Improvement & Special Projects Collaborate on cross-functional executive special projects in a wide variety of business channels. Performs a wide variety of tasks depending on the departmental assignment. These functions may encompass providing technical support, administrative responsibilities, or field work, related to departmental operations or programs. Supporting product demos and presentations Project coordinator support for ongoing team projects. Assist in preparing reports, dashboards, and executive summaries. Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Innovation, Design, Engineering, or a related field. Strong interest in emerging technologies, innovation strategy, and business transformation. Excellent out of the box thinking, attention to details, research, analytical, and communication skills. Familiarity with design thinking, futures thinking, or innovation frameworks is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite, or similar tools; experience with collaboration tools like Lucid Spark, Miro, and Figma are a bonus. Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn. What You’ll Gain: Hands-on experience in innovation strategy and emerging tech exploration. Exposure to real-world M&A and corporate development processes. Mentorship from experienced professionals in innovation and strategy. Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of the business. InComm Payments provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, citizenship, veteran’s status, age, disability status, genetics or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.