Internship - Operations Budgets & Analytics

Internship - Operations Budgets & Analytics

Location Duluth, MN

Application Close Date 11/18/2026

Business Unit Minnesota Power

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Employment Type:

N/A

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt: Hourly, eligible for over time

Internship - Operations Budgets & Analytics $20.50 | In Person reporting to Duluth, MN

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE’s clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.

What you'll do

• Gain hands-on experience by collaborating with team members across the department and ALLETE on a variety of projects and initiatives.

• Build your knowledge of budgeting, analytics, and business operations through opportunities that may include:

• Develop practical budgeting experience by helping prepare, monitor, revise, and report on company budgets and actual expenditures.

• Learn how business processes and reporting systems support effective decision-making by contributing to report development/maintenance, procedures, and system improvements.

• Strengthen your data visualization skills by partnering with analysts to develop interactive dashboards and reports that communicate key metrics.

• Build experience in data validation while supporting energy, project, and departmental accounting activities.

• Expand your skills and business knowledge by contributing to special projects and other departmental initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Must currently be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.

• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

How to stand out

• Bring foundational Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and an eagerness to continue developing your technical capabilities.

• Have an interest in learning more about Power BI, dashboard development, and data visualization.

• Bring effective written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to continue developing in both areas.

• Be adaptable, collaborative, and interested in building positive working relationships with people across the organization.

Details & Duration of Internship

• This internship will be reporting in person to Duluth, MN

• This role is expected to begin May/June 2027.

• The internship will be full time during summer and breaks with the possibility of extending part time (16-20 hours per week) into the academic year until graduation.

• ALLETE will comply with college requirements

• Hours and duration may be subject to change based on company needs

Compensation & Benefits

The expected hourly compensation for this position is $20.50.

• Retirement Benefits

• Medical

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Community Engagement, and more.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship. Candidates should be prepared to provide documentation of employment authorization as required by law. International students who have appropriate U.S. employment authorization, including CPT or OPT where applicable, are welcome to apply.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier. ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business need without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other status otherwise protected by law. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled