Business Intelligence Intern - Summer 2026

MSUFCU•East Lansing, MI

3d•$16•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Intelligence Intern will work closely with the rest of the Business Intelligence team to support the Credit Union’s data requests, data storytelling, experimentation and other projects related to the success of the organization. This internship offers hands-on experience in a corporate financial institution, working within a team, while serving all areas of the organization. Interns will gain practical knowledge of how a company operates in the context of its data needs and contribute knowledge and expertise gained through their own education and experience. The MSUFCU Internship Program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology. Work Location: Hybrid; A combination of working from home and onsite one day/week at MSUFCU Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI Work Schedule: Full -Time 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM Paid Hourly Internship: $16.00+/hour Duration: Summer Semester beginning May 6th, with potential to continue into future semesters part-time. An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
This position requires active enrollment in a college or university, pursuing a degree in computer science, information technology, business analytics, or related analytic field (math, statistics, etc.)
This position requires a working understanding of programming languages such as SQL, DAX and Python.

Nice To Haves

Work with Power BI and Snowflake a plus.

Responsibilities

Review new requests that come into the ticketing system and identify the best sources for those requests, where the level of complexity will increase with greater understanding of best practices and the data landscape.
Conduct research on data modeling techniques and technology used for application within the organization and use results of research to innovate and make strategic recommendations.
Take initiative to experiment and innovate on new ideas while meeting the objectives of all assigned tasks.
Create and maintain department documentation and standards for daily work.
Serve as a resource for data questions and issues that may arise from various areas throughout the Credit Union.
Assist the team in communicating the status and results of requests via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to stakeholders.
Contribute to the development of organizational procedures, training materials, and other resources.
Maintain productive and team-oriented relationships with employees and management through individual contacts, in person connections, and participation in group meetings.
Identify opportunities for gaining efficiency using technology and communicate those opportunities to the team.
Participate in the Credit Union’s internship programs, networking, and experience
Understand the Credit Union's policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accountability for managing operational risks.
Adhere to established internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and maintain the integrity of credit union operations.