Corporate Intern - Data & Analytics

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
 
This position will be located in: Fargo, ND  

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

The Corporate Intern will develop a solid understanding of the department they are in as well as the overall business.  The internship aims to provide our interns with challenging, real-world projects specific to their career path. Works within the department on day-to-day projects; projects will include but are not limited to activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, reporting, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Works within the department on day-to-day projects, which include but are not limited to activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, reporting, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Builds relationships through meetings, events, and one-on-ones with various employee-owners and leaders.
• Focuses on real-world projects within the department.
• Collaborates with various departments throughout the company.

Department Responsibilities

• Works as part of the IT Data and Analytics team by supporting business intelligence and master data management functions that drive enterprise-wide business processes, reporting, and decisions.
• Gains experience working with large quantities of raw and unorganized data using a variety of tools and technologies, including Stibo, SAP (ERP, Information Steward, Data Services, etc.), and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, Power BI, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Collaborates with business intelligence analysts and developers to support their enterprise reporting activities, which include requirements gathering; prototyping; development of data models, reports, dashboards, and visualizations; testing; and training.
• Aids in master data management initiatives to support enterprise-wide activities, which include developing master data definitions, standards, and business rules; leading data cleansing efforts across business units; creating and implementing data quality governance and lifecycle management policies and procedures; and generating master data quality metrics, dashboards, and tracking.
   

Nonessential Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Must be entering final year of undergraduate study at the time of application (Fall 2026/Spring 2027 graduation date) 
• Strong knowledge of business office procedures, office equipment operation, data entry/keyboarding skills, and communication systems helpful.
• Requires strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and OneNote).

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills. 
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing