SUMMARY

SHRM’s paid internship program enables students to participate in valuable real-world work experience through various tailored assignments within their areas of interest and fields of study. Students will be tasked with different team-specific projects, and tasks, and participate in professional development projects and events to prepare them for their future careers. The Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Intern will support the analytics team in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data to provide valuable insights for business decision-making. This internship offers exposure to various aspects of data analytics and business intelligence, providing a valuable learning experience in a real-world business environment.

This is a paid internship starting at $20.00/Hour.

This is a 10-week, summer internship from May 27, 2024 - August 1, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing data from diverse sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support in creating and maintaining data models and predictive analytics for business forecasting.
• Participate in team meetings, discussions, and brainstorming sessions related to data analytics projects.
• Learn and apply data visualization best practices to convey complex information clearly and understandably.
• Assist in documenting processes and best practices related to data analytics and business intelligence.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Preferred field of studies: pursuing a bachelor’s of business, technology, human resources, or other related fields
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Current enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Familiarity with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms is advantageous but not required
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work with large datasets
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving analytical skills
• Strong skills in business written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of commitment and initiative
• Ability to successfully work in a team
• Ability and willingness to follow directions
• Possess a professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Additional Notes

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.
• Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribe, view a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Work environment

• SHRM does operate under a hybrid work schedule and will require you to be in SHRM’s headquarters in Alexandria, VA on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Mondays and Fridays will be working remotely.
• Work is regularly performed in office and conference settings and routinely uses standard office equipment.