Business Applications Intern — Hands-On Projects & Mentorship

Sedgebrook; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

LCS is offering a Business Applications Internship in Des Moines, IA for 12 weeks (May–August) at 40 hours per week. Interns will tackle meaningful projects, gain cross-department experience, and present outcomes to senior leadership.

A competitive rate of $22.50/hour applies, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a mission-driven organization. Rated for students currently pursuing MIS or related degrees, this full-time internship emphasizes real-world impact,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program.
• Minimum of 2 years completed toward bachelor’s degree in MIS or related field.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven organization.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week program.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real projects that will be implemented within the organization.
• Collaborate with leaders and team members across departments.
• Participate in professional development and networking opportunities.
• Present your project and summer experience to the senior leadership team at the conclusion of the internship.
• Gaining a broad understanding of the industry and operations through mentorship, training, and shadowing.
• Develop a business case for assignment, stating business value, resources needed, and milestones.
• Work closely with manager on weekly updates against key milestones.
• Develop rollout plan with IT and business users.
• Reconcile the success of the project against original business case.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Education

Enrolled in MIS/related program

2+ years completed toward bachelor's

Job description

LCS is offering a Business Applications Internship in Des Moines, IA for 12 weeks (May–August) at 40 hours per week. Interns will tackle meaningful projects, gain cross-department experience, and present outcomes to senior leadership.

A competitive rate of $22.50/hour applies, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a mission-driven organization. Rated for students currently pursuing MIS or related degrees, this full-time internship emphasizes real-world impact,