Business Intern - Columbus, OH

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Process Improvement intern for the summer to tackle real-world business challenges using analytical skills to drive impact. You will assist on projects, prepare insightful reports, and propose innovative solutions under experienced supervision.

You'll gain hands-on experience, enhance your resume, and contribute to our mission while collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning Lean Six Sigma tools in a practical setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Sophomore year in a 4-year business, finance or process improvement program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process and financial studies to drive value and labor efficiency.
• Analyze data with process-related tools to recommend solutions.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret data and reports.
• Leverage technology, including AI, to enhance efficiency.
• Perform financial analyses and provide cost-saving recommendations.
• Create and deliver presentations for leadership on milestones and results.
• Acquire knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Familiarize yourself with the company’s structure and intergroup relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Sophomore year in a 4-year Business/Finance/Process Improvement program

Job description

Job Summary

Join our dynamic Process Improvement team this summer and kickstart your career! As an intern, you’ll dive into real-world business challenges, using your analytical skills to make a meaningful impact. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals to assist on exciting projects, prepare insightful reports, and recommend innovative solutions. This is your chance to gain valuable experience and enhance your resume while contributing to our mission!

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct process and financial studies to drive financial value and improve labor efficiencies within the organization.
• Utilize process-related technologies and tools to analyze data and recommend effective process solutions.
• Assist in preparing, analyzing, and interpreting data and statistical reports as needed.
• Leverage technology, including AI, to develop tools and workflows that enhance efficiency for business users.
• Perform financial analyses to provide cost-saving recommendations to leadership. Engage with business partners and/or cross-functional teams to achieve outcomes.
• Collaborate with team personnel to support their assignments.
• Create and deliver presentations for leadership to share milestone and final results.
• Acquire knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Familiarize yourself with the company’s organizational structure, departmental responsibilities, and intergroup relationships.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education requirements: Completion of Sophomoreyear in a 4-year Business, Finance or Process Improvement program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be at least 18 years old.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is onsite.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Report directly to the Process Improvement unit of the Service Corporation and will support all AEP business units.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

Co-Op/Intern-001

Compensation Range:

$ - $

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.