Fast Facts

ITHAKA is offering a Data Intelligence internship for students in Michigan's STEAM fields, providing hands-on experience in data governance, analytics, and modeling for a 12-week period in the summer of 2025.

Responsibilities: Interns will assist in building data models, documenting data products, creating Tableau workbooks, participating in team projects, and enhancing data product discovery.

Skills: Proficiency in Spark SQL, experience with GitLab/GitHub, familiarity with Python and data visualization tools like Tableau, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or master's degree program; must have a connection to Michigan.

Location: This internship is based in Michigan and requires a connection to the state.

Compensation: $20 - $20 / Hourly

This internship is partially funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and aims to support employers, such as ITHAKA, in offering opportunities to individuals with a connection to Michigan. This could include those attending a college or university in the state, residing in Michigan, or having personal ties to the area. It is designed to provide students in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields with meaningful, hands-on experience within Michigan.

The Role

ITHAKA is seeking a Data Intelligence Intern to join our Data Intelligence team in the summer of 2025. As a Data Intelligence Intern at ITHAKA, you’ll have a bird’s-eye view, working across all of the organization’s business units to assist with the development of data governance documentation, data analytics, data modeling, and processing. You’ll also help to evaluate ITHAKA’s potential investment in new areas aligned with our mission by modeling new business opportunities. This is a terrific learning and growth opportunity for an intern with strong skills to join a small, dynamic, collaborative, and engaging team where you’ll work closely with senior analysts.

This internship spans a period of 12 weeks, beginning on June 2, 2025. To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a connection to Michigan. This could include those attending a college or university in the state, residing in Michigan, or having personal ties to the area. Please ensure your application is submitted by the deadline of February 7, 2025.

Responsibilities

Contribute to building our data model, including building Databricks workflows that create industry-standard data products.
Document our data products to improve the accuracy and value of information provided by AI tools available to stakeholders and contributors.
Assist with building Tableau workbooks.
Participate in team projects and share ideas.
Partner with the Data Literacy team to improve data product discovery.

Experience and Skills

Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in data science, computer engineering, mathematics, information systems, business analytics, business intelligence, or applied statistics
Proficiency in Spark SQL and version control tools like Gitlab and Github
Familiarity with Python
Familiarity with Google Analytics, Databricks, and Tableau (or similar platforms) for data analysis, visualization, and insights generation
Work independently and as part of a team.
Constant desire to learn and improve skills
Able to convey complicated data concepts verbally and in writing
Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable solutions

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

ITHAKA is not currently considering candidates who require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

At ITHAKA we believe in openness and equity. Part of living those values is our commitment to clarity about salary, so candidates know what to expect. The pay for this position is $20.00 per hour.

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