Information Technology Project & Agile Support Co-op

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Information Technology Project & Agile Support Co-op in Boston MA. This is a 6-month co-op, running from July – December 2026.

We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented co-op to support our IT Applications team across Agile/SCRUM delivery, project management coordination, and business prioritization. You’ll help keep work flowing—ensuring boards are clean, SCRUM meetings run smoothly, stakeholders are informed, and prioritization is consistent. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply classroom concepts, learn enterprise tools, and contribute measurable impact.

What You’ll Brew

SCRUM & Agile Support

• Assist with daily stand-ups: take notes, track action items, and update team boards (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Update backlog items: refine user stories, add acceptance criteria, and ensure tasks are documented.
• Prepare for sprint planning: organize backlog items, gather stakeholder requirements, and compile pre-read reports.
• Monitor sprint health: track and publish burndown charts and sprint progress metrics.

Project Management Support

• Maintain IT application project documentation: plans, meeting minutes, and decision logs.
• Prepare weekly or biweekly status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Log and track risks/issues; follow up on mitigation actions with owners.
• Coordinate resources: schedule meetings, manage calendars, and ensure dependencies are visible and tracked.

Business Prioritization & Analysis

• Assist with determination of business value through IT development.
• Collect inputs from business units on priorities and requirements.
• Assist in creating/updating prioritization matrices (value/effort/risk) to rank requests.
• Analyze historical data to identify patterns in requests and backlog items.
• Draft concise summaries and presentations for prioritization meetings.

Learning & Development

• Shadow Application and Product Managers.
• Learn Agile principles and project management methodologies.
• Gain exposure to IT systems and business processes.

Minimum Qualifications

What Ingredients You’ll Bring

Core

• Strong organization and attention to detail; able to keep boards and documentation current.
• Clear written and verbal communication; concise meeting notes and stakeholder-ready summaries.
• Analytical thinking; comfortable interpreting trends and metrics.

Technical

• Familiarity with Agile tooling (e.g., Jira) and documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel for matrices/dashboards; PowerPoint for updates; Word for logs/templates).
• Understanding of Agile & SCRUM concepts (sprints, ceremonies, backlog grooming, user stories, acceptance criteria).

Soft Skills

• Collaboration across IT and business stakeholders; reliable follow-through.
• Time management and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive mindset: spots blockers early and suggests improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis or simple dashboards.
• Exposure to risk/issue management.
• Basic understanding of IT systems and business processes.

In accordance with pay transparency laws the rate for this role if hired is $18 - $20 an hour.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [email protected] for assistance.