Intern – Server Engineering and Operations Part-time Spring 2027

State Employees' Credit Union; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) in North Carolina offers a paid Spring 2027 internship designed to provide project-based learning and real-world experience in data analytics, with mentorship and a pipeline to future opportunities.

As an Associate IT Data Analyst intern, you will engage in data acquisition, cleaning, integration, and Power BI reporting (Power Query, DAX), plus Python scripting and version control, while collaborating with colleagues across departments and committing to 10–12

Qualifications

• Data Analytics or Data Science major required.
• Must be 18+ and enrolled full-time at a US NC-based university/college.
• Must commit to a 10–12 week internship with at least 10 hours per week.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project-based research and present findings to leadership.
• Gain entry-level exposure to Associate IT Data Analyst functions.
• Perform data acquisition, cleaning, integration, cataloging; develop Power BI reports using Power Query and DAX; implement Python scripting and version control.
• Carry out administrative duties and support cross-department collaboration.
• Contribute to research and development of projects across the organization.

Skills

Data analytics

Python scripting

Power BI

Data wrangling

Education

Pursuing Data Analytics or Data Science major

Tools

Power BI

Git

Python

Job description

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of \"People Helping People,\" join our team!

Position Overview

To provide project- based learning and real-world experience to rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate students. This cohort experience will provide opportunities to enhance professionalism, gain entry-level investment services experience and receive mentorship from a designated resource within the department. This is a paid internship opportunity for the Spring 2027 semester. The internship program is designed to be a pipeline for identifying early talent with the goal of converting interns into a part time or full-time role at SECU.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned project-based research and presentation to be shared with leadership at the conclusion of the program.
• Obtain entry-level exposure to the functions of an Associate IT Data Analyst.
• Data acquisition, preparation, cleaning, integration, and cataloging Power BI reporting - Power Query, DAX, visualizations Python scripting and version control Operational process analysis and improvement
• Perform administrative duties including mailings and imaging documents and other clerical duties as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with internal coworkers and departments across the organization to aid in research and development of projects.

Requirements

• Data Analytics or Data Science-related major.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Currently enrolled full-time at a US – NC based accredited university/college.
• Must commit to a 10 - 12-week internship program.
• Must commit to at least 10 hours per week.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Authorized to work in the Unites States without Sponsorship now or in the future or without receiving CPT/OPT through university/college.
• Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student.

Job Environment

Office setting with physical proximity to other employees. Some background noise from other employees, copy machine, and telephone. Hybrid, At max 4 days per month in office

Physical Demands

Sitting for prolonged periods. Bending/standing for prolonged periods. Carrying up to 5 lbs. Lifting up to 5 lbs. Push/ pull up to 5 lbs. Filing for prolonged periods. Telephone for prolonged periods. Computer for prolonged periods.

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.

State Employees' Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with a \"Do the Right Thing\" mission and a goal of helping people in our community.

SECU values the differences in our staff and in our North Carolina communities.

We believe that embracing the uniqueness of individuals makes our cooperative stronger, more innovative and better able to serve SECU members.