Data Intern

ValleyStar Credit Union • Rocky Mount, VA

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About The Position

The Data Intern will assist the Data department in various tasks, including shadowing data analysts to gain insight into their daily responsibilities. This entry-level position is designed to provide hands-on experience in business intelligence and data analytics while learning and building upon basic programming language and skills.  The intern will have the opportunity to complete/support projects under the guidance of team members, contributing to real-world initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to accounting, business, data science, computer science, statistics, finance, marketing, or a related field
• Basic understanding of data analysis concepts and techniques.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop skills in programming languages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others
• Eagerness to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with internal team members and leadership
• Shadow staff to observe their workflow and learn best practices.
• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and organization tasks to support ongoing projects.
• Learn and practice basic programming languages.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and goals.
• Contribute ideas and insights to discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Complete a designated project, applying newly acquired skills to deliver actionable insights or solutions.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Recommend improvements to processes, products, and services based on observations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed