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Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.
Join our Company Operations & Planning team for a summer of high-impact work. This isn't your typical "coffee-run" internship; you will be an integral part of the team responsible for keeping our organization aligned, efficient, and forward-thinking.
As an intern, you'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at how a major company scales its operations, manages annual goals, and fosters a culture of continuous learning and social responsibility. If you are a natural organizer who loves seeing a plan come to life, this role is designed for you.
What You'll Get to Do
In this role, you won't just observe, you will lead. You will project manage several key "Methods and Tactics" that roll up into our team's annual strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include:
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented "doer" who thrives in a fast-paced environment. To be successful in this role, the following should apply:
While not required, we'd love to see:
As an intern, you'll do real work that matters. While you're on board, you'll work on meaningful projects and have an opportunity to see what working at Okta is all about. You'll also have the support of your mentor and manager to help you develop new skills.
Our interns have the opportunity to build a strong community - with their fellow interns, within their teams, and with the broader company. We want you to grow professionally and you'll do that through participating in events like our Executive Speaker Series and Brown Bags. And of course, we want you to have fun too. We offer 12 week internships in the U.S. in the Summer and 16 week co-ops in Canada.
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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us .
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $24 - $24 USD
What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
- Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.
- Location: We're seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Company Operations team in Bellevue for a summer internship June 15 to September 4.
Join our Company Operations & Planning team for a summer of high-impact work. This isn't your typical "coffee-run" internship; you will be an integral part of the team responsible for keeping our organization aligned, efficient, and forward-thinking.
As an intern, you'll gain a behind-the-scenes look at how a major company scales its operations, manages annual goals, and fosters a culture of continuous learning and social responsibility. If you are a natural organizer who loves seeing a plan come to life, this role is designed for you.
What You'll Get to Do
In this role, you won't just observe, you will lead. You will project manage several key "Methods and Tactics" that roll up into our team's annual strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving AI Initiatives: Support the planning and execution of our AI Learning Days, helping our global workforce stay ahead of the curve in emerging tech.
- Impactful Coordination: Lead the logistics and activation for our Okta for Good Volunteer Day, ensuring our team gives back to the community effectively.
- Project Management: Own the lifecycle of various operational projects, from initial kickoff and scheduling to final delivery and reporting.
- Operational Support: Assist in streamlining internal communications and processes to ensure our annual tactics are met on time and within scope.
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented "doer" who thrives in a fast-paced environment. To be successful in this role, the following should apply:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited university with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027.
- Available to work 40 hours per week throughout the duration of the summer program.
- Proven experience in planning, project management, or event coordination (this could be from past internships, heavy course loads, or community work).
- Have the ability to interface professionally with various stakeholders and keep teams on track.
While not required, we'd love to see:
- You've held a leadership role in a university club, committee, or organization (e.g., Club President, Committee Chair, Team Captain).
- A passion for productivity tools and an interest in how AI is changing the workplace.
As an intern, you'll do real work that matters. While you're on board, you'll work on meaningful projects and have an opportunity to see what working at Okta is all about. You'll also have the support of your mentor and manager to help you develop new skills.
Our interns have the opportunity to build a strong community - with their fellow interns, within their teams, and with the broader company. We want you to grow professionally and you'll do that through participating in events like our Executive Speaker Series and Brown Bags. And of course, we want you to have fun too. We offer 12 week internships in the U.S. in the Summer and 16 week co-ops in Canada.
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P24366_3365712
Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us .
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $24 - $24 USD
What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
- Amazing Benefits
- Making Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection Community at Okta
Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
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