Intern - Operations Support

National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC); Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) in Lake Saint Louis, MO, is seeking an entry-level Student Support Intern for Summer 2027. This on-site internship offers exposure to operations solutions and collaboration with software engineers and support teams.

The role emphasizes strong communication, thorough documentation, and the ability to work independently or within a team. Applicants must be enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's program in a computer/business field and be prepared

Qualifications

• Applicants must be in school and working towards the completion of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a computer/business related field.
• Strong customer orientation and communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and ability to document work clearly for internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer support to internal and external customers in all encounters.
• Assist with ongoing projects to help with completion.
• Follow up with Members/Customers on requests and procedures.
• Gather, maintain and audit Member configurations.

Skills

Customer-centric

Problem-solving

Verbal & Written communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in computer/business related field

Job description

NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position reports to a Support Team Lead or to the Support Manager at our Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, office location. This is an internship in our Member Support division and is an entry level role working with our Operations solutions. This position has a moderate level of customer interaction and works closely with other support teams as well as software engineers in resolving issues. Strong communication skills both internally and externally with proper documentation are key to this position.

This internship reports on-site to our Lake Saint Louis office. We are unable to consider remote work for this role.

**Current applications will be under consideration for Summer 2027 internships

Essential Functions:

• Provides superior customer support to internal and external customers in all encounters.
• Assist with projects currently underway to help with completion.
• Follow up with Member/Customers on requests and procedures.
• Gather, maintains and audits Member configurations.
• May be called upon to participate in testing of new product development or enhancements and documentation.
• Utilizes all support tools as directed.

Desired Job Experience

• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values.

Desired Education and/or Certification(s):

• Applicants must be in school and working towards the completion of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a computer/business related field.