Strategic Initiatives - Summer Internship

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Job Description

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants, is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Project Management Intern for the Summer semester.

This is a paid internship designed to provide professional growth and development in project management while gaining hands-on experience in strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. This program will not qualify for college credit (exceptions may apply). This exciting opportunity will be based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX and requires 40 hours a week, with work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This will be a hybrid work arrangement of mostly in-person/on-site work and some remote/WFH.

What You Will Learn & Gain Experience In:
Working alongside cross-functional departments, you will contribute to a variety of projects while developing and strengthening your project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Applicable Majors / Areas of Interest:

• Project Management
• Communications
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
• Business Administration

General Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Assist with strategic company initiatives, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Participate in weekly status meetings and brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas and solutions to active projects.
• Support project planning and execution by tracking deliverables, identifying risks, and monitoring issue resolution through Smartsheet.
• Help develop and improve processes across CEC departments to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Conduct data analysis and research to support decision-making and improve project outcomes.
• Attend cross-departmental meetings to gain insight into company-wide strategy and execution.
• Build a portfolio of completed work throughout the internship to showcase your skills and experience to future employers.

You should have:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in progress.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with any of the following platforms is a plus, but not required: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams), Adobe Creative Suite, Basecamp, Smartsheet, and Wrike.
• Spanish bilingual speaking is a plus but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, reach, and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable using a computer with repetitive hand movements.
• Must be able to work an 8-hour shift with some overtime if required.
• Must be available to travel to various locations via airplane or vehicle as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions is included.

Why Join CEC Entertainment?

• Work alongside experienced project managers and strategic initiative leaders in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Gain real-world experience in project management and business strategy.
• Flexible work-from-home option (limited remote work available).
• Access to Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow employer benefits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

#Diversity #Inclusion #Culture

The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck's Arcade brands.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the placeWhere a Kid Can Be a Kid, the brand is committed to safetythrough programs like Kid Check and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn't added on---"The Fun is Baked In"! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through different attractions to support physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids.

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across45statesand 18countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identify, gender ex-pression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.