• Student Intern - IT OCM

    Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Bismarck, ND)


    Job Title:

    STUDENT INTERN - IT OCM

    Posting Start Date:

    9/15/25

    Job Description:

    POSITION PURPOSE

    This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in the Organizational Change Management group. It is designed to offer real-world experience to students pursuing Computer Related degree program. 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

    + Coordinate logistics for training and testing activities, including scheduling, attendance tracking, and feedback collection.

    + Monitor training effectiveness through surveys and metrics to support continuous improvement

    + Compile and share training resources (e.g., LinkedIn Learning courses) and assist in developing user guides, FAQs, and other materials.

    + Assist in developing test strategies, scenarios, scripts, and procedures based on project requirements.

    + Collaborate with project managers and developers to translate system requirements into actionable test cases.

    + Manage and update IT OCM SharePoint pages to ensure timely and accurate communication.

    + Assist in drafting and distributing communications across multiple channels (email, Teams, posters, resource hubs).

    + Support cascading communications by preparing talking points for project team members and leaders.

    + Gather and document change impact data for IT initiatives

    + Collaborate with IT teams to align technical delivery with user impact planning

    + Attend workshop meetings for IT initiatives to understand business impacts and contribute to change granularity

    + Attend team meetings and trainings as required

    + Follow safety, security, and procedural guidelines.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Be at least 18 years of age.

    + Be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, communications, or education; or

    + Be enrolled as a full-time student in an associate’s degree in information technology or communications.

    + Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

    + 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.

    KEY SKILLS

    + Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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

    + Research and analytical thinking.

    + Written and verbal communication.

    + Microsoft Office proficiency.

    + Organization and attention to detail.

    + Data entry and recordkeeping.

    + Team collaboration.

    + Initiative and adaptability.

    + Confidentiality and professionalism.

    + Fieldwork or technical hands-on aptitude (where applicable).

    + Compliance with safety procedures.

     

    Wage: $21-$23/hour