Strategic Operations Intern (Summer 2026)

Back to jobs New Strategic Operations Intern (Summer 2026) New York, New York, United States Apply Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic. As a CLEAR intern, you’ll tackle real-world challenges with talented teams shaping the future of trusted identity. You’ll have opportunities to learn by doing, share your work with senior leaders, grow your skills through impactful projects, and give back through volunteer initiatives. Excited to learn more?  See what it’s like  to be part of the CLEAR team and join us for a 10-week paid internship this summer that offers personal and professional development.   What you'll do: Assist with capacity planning, operational improvements, and product enhancement recommendations by conducting time studies and observations of our in-airport operations Use data analytics and industrial engineering principles to identify and implement process and efficiency improvements Present recommendations and findings to leadership across the organization while ensuring effective communication of analytical information to non-technical audiences Build relationships across a variety of cross-functional teams such as Airport Operations, Product, Technology, Finance, Member Insights, Member Care, and Marketing   Who you are: You are currently enrolled full-time as a student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and graduating anytime between Spring 2026 - Spring 2027 Prior work or academic experience in an analytical problem solving or process improvement role. Knowledge and experience of Lean Six Sigma is a plus Indefatigability with continuous improvement mindset and proven ability and willingness to learn new applications, tools, and techniques Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with statistics and analytics tool (i.e. Excel, Google Sheets)   What you're great at: Experience and/or interest in capacity analysis, conducting time studies, and data collection Using data, observations, analytical thinking, and curiosity to help identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and the member experience Communicating insights thoughtfully and clearly to teammates and partners with varying levels of technical expertise Bringing a strong learning mindset, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment   How You'll be Rewarded: At CLEAR we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. In our offices, you’ll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks.  The hourly pay for this role is $25 per hour. CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). 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