• Student Intern - Business (Energy Markets) (HDQ)

    Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Bismarck, ND)


    Job Title:

    STUDENT INTERN - BUSINESS (ENERGY MARKETS) (HDQ)

    Posting Start Date:

    9/15/25

    Job Description:

    POSITION PURPOSE

    This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in the Energy Markets division at headquarters. The incumbent will gain exposure to Cooperative operations and practices while supporting teams with hands-on tasks and assignments appropriate to their field of study.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    + Assist department staff with assigned tasks, projects, or data entry aligned with field of study.

    + Assist team with lead generation and prospecting activities.

    + Conduct market research.

    + Update and maintain CRM system.

    + Complete the monthly customer service KPI dashboard.

    + Support the forecasting, scheduling of products.

    + Create orders for customers.

    + Support the preparation of sales presentation, proposals, and communication.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Be at least 18 years of age.

    + Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year Business, Marketing, or Communications program with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).

    + Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

    + Hold a valid driver’s license.

    + Transcript required at time of application. **If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.**

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Previous internship or relevant work experience.

    + Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

    PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

    This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.

    KEY SKILLS

    + Effective written and verbal communication skills.

    + Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

    + Research and analytical thinking.

    + Google Workspace proficiency.

    + Microsoft Office proficiency.

    + Organization and attention to detail.

    + Team collaboration.

    + Initiative and adaptability.

    + Confidentiality and professionalism.

    + Compliance with safety procedures.

     

    Wage: $23/hour