Office of Continuous Improvement Internship

job description

Take the next step in your career with a paid internship focused on high-level business optimization and organizational efficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned utility industry professionals in a flexible environment that supports both remote and in-person collaboration. You will play a vital role in driving innovation by merging technical solutions with Lean methodologies, helping the organization streamline its operations while gaining hands-on experience in a corporate setting.

Your Role

• Support continuous improvement and business optimization initiatives across the organization

• Assist in the development and enhancement of Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power BI dashboards, Power Apps, SharePoint Lists, and Power Automate workflows

• Help collect, analyze, and organize data to support process improvement and decision-making

• Assist with preparation, documentation, and follow-up for Lean workshops, strategy sessions, and cross-functional meetings

• Contribute to visual management tools, process documentation, and improvement tracking efforts

• Collaborate with OCIO team members and business partners to support active optimization projects

About You

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

• Strong interest in continuous improvement, business optimization, and process improvement

• Familiarity with Microsoft tools (Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint, or Power Automate) is a plus

• Ability to analyze information, communicate clearly, and work effectively with diverse teams

• Excellent relationship-building skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrates attention to detail, initiative, adaptability, and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid internship

• $26-32/hour

• Opportunity to work 40 hours per week with some remote work options

About the Role

As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you will be at the heart of the OCIO team’s efforts to modernize business workflows. Your daily activities will range from building out Power BI dashboards and Power Automate sequences to facilitating Lean workshops that solve real-world operational challenges. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented student looking to apply their Microsoft Power Platform skills in a professional environment that values initiative and collaborative problem-solving.