Power BI Developer Intern

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners is seeking a motivated Power BI / SQL Intern to support reporting and dashboard development. You will build data models, write SQL queries, and create Power BI visuals used by business stakeholders.

You'll work with our DevOps team, receive mentorship, and gain hands-on experience with data preparation, DAX basics, and documentation. This internship is designed for students pursuing a degree in MIS, CS, or a related field and offers practical

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college/university pursuing a bachelor's or master's in MIS, CS, or related field.
• Experience with Power BI visuals and dashboard development.
• Foundational knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• DAX basics for KPI support.
• PL-300 certification in progress is a plus.
• Must have and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Data preparation and transformation for reporting datasets.
• Write SQL queries to support dashboards, KPIs, and data analysis.
• Assist with views, stored procedures, and basic ETL logic.
• Learn and apply DAX measures to support KPIs.
• Build and refine Power BI dashboards, including visuals and interactions.
• QA testing and data validation.
• Create and maintain documentation and data dictionaries.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

DAX basics

PL-300 Certification

Education

Currently pursuing bachelor's/master's in MIS/CS

PL-300 certification in progress

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Power BI / SQL Intern to support our ongoing reporting and dashboard development work. This role is ideal for someone who is developing strong technical skills and wants hands-on experience building data models, writing SQL, and creating dashboards used by business stakeholders using PowerBI.

The intern will work closely with our DevOps team to prepare data, build visualizations, and support ongoing reporting needs. The intern will be mentored by senior team members and is not expected to have expert-level knowledge in all areas listed.

*Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.* *Additional compensations based on licensure.* Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Data preparation & transformation for reporting datasets
• Writing SQL queries to support dashboards, KPIs, and data analysis
• Assisting with views, stored procedures, and basic ETL logic
• Learning and applying DAX measures to support KPIs and business reporting
• Building and refining Power BI dashboards, including visuals, layouts, and interactions
• QA testing and data validation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability
• Creating and maintaining documentation, data dictionaries, and version-controlled updates

Additional Duties

Performs other related work as required. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties and work varying schedules.

Candidates must be currently enrolled at a local college or university and working toward a bachelor's degree, master's degree, certificate, or equivalent credential in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

• Experience with Power BI (visualizations, report development, and DAX basics), PL300 Certification or working towards one is a plus.
• Understanding of data visualization principles.
• Foundational understanding of relational databases and SQL, including SELECT statements, JOINs, filtering, and grouping.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and learn new technologies.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to learn new concepts quickly and resolve complex technical problems effectively.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize and prioritize tasks successfully.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.