Business Administration & Audit Intern | Winter 2026

CSM; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

CSM Corporation in Minneapolis offers a January–May 2027 risk management internship with potential for a full-time summer extension. You will gain hands-on experience in audits, process mapping, and risk assessment under supervision.

The role requires 20+ hours per week onsite and pays $25.00 USD per hour, with mentoring from the Internal Auditor and exposure to real estate and market analysis.

Qualifications

• Requires at least three years of college, preferably working toward a degree in business administration, accounting or a related field.
• Possesses working knowledge of risk management frameworks and internal audit principles.
• Familiarity with Visio or similar process-mapping tools and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the Internal Auditor on audits across the company.
• Conduct business analysis to identify process requirements, pain points, risks and improvements.
• Create and maintain business process documentation including maps and root-cause analyses.
• Assist in risk identification, assessment and monitoring activities.
• Assist departments with policy and SOP development and maintenance.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit

Business analysis

Process mapping

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Three years of college (Business Administration/Accounting)

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This internship is scheduled to begin in early January 2027 and continue through May 2027, with the potential to extend into a full-time summer internship.

This internship will provide support to the Risk Management team, with a focus on various CSM Corporation and CSM Lodging Services Incorporated initiatives. These initiatives include enhancing operational delivery, maximizing profitability, mitigating risks and other Risk Management related projects.

The intern will gain an understanding of project management, real estate management and market and financial analysis. The learning process will incorporate a combination of hands‑on experience, mentoring and supervision from the Internal Auditor, and practical assignments. By the end of the internship, the intern will have a broad understanding of business administration and real estate management.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Internal Auditor on audits throughout the company
• Conduct business analysis to identify process requirements, pain points, operational risks, and improvement opportunities
• Create and maintain business process documentation including process maps, root cause analysis, and requirements.
• Assist in risk identification, assessment, and monitoring activities.
• Assist departments with policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses a strong sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes.
• Demonstrates organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of risk management frameworks, and internal audit principles.
• Process mapping, business analysis, and process improvement skills.
• Familiarity with Visio or similar process-mapping tools, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to identify practical solutions that balance risk mitigation and business objectives.
• Exhibits a solid work ethic and sees projects through to completion.
• Displays a strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of company information.

Education & Experience

Must have completed at least three years of college, preferably working towards a Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.

Availability

20+ hours per week onsite in downtown Minneapolis, with flexibility to accommodate the school schedule.

Rate

$25.00 USD per hour

This document describes the general nature and level of work required of those assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an all‑encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Responsibilities may vary depending on brand/location. All associates are expected to deal with customers and co‑workers positively and respectfully and perform duties safely and effectively.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty/responsibility and meet all criteria under physical demands, with or without accommodation.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at‑will" employment relationship. Management retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

CSM Corporation is an equal opportunity employer who provides employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other area prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.

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