Project Management Internship - Summer 2027

NWU; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship program

HQ with on-site fitness center

Exposure to multiple roles and cross‑f

Career advancement opportunities

Training through online courses and in

Job summary

NWU in Middleton, WI is offering an internship focused on supporting Residential New Product Development Smartsheet tools and dashboards. You will help update control center resources, create templates, and link reporting to enable faster rollouts and visibility across projects.

You will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to establish standard work and processes, assisting in onboarding and ensuring consistent tool usage.

Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in a relevant function.
• Pursuing a 4-year degree, preferably at Junior level.
• Strong writing and organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to see the big picture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updates to Residential New Product Development Smartsheet Control Center tools, links, dashboards from Fall 2026 roll-out.
• Create additional templates, linking, dashboards, and reporting.
• Support potential expansion to include other project types.
• Develop tools and processes for managing cross-functional unit projects to ensure visibility.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders to develop standard work operations for routine processes.
• Assist in onboarding, consistent use of tools and processes, and identify gaps in project management standard work.

Skills

Writing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree (Junior level)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist with updates to Residential New Product Development Smartsheet Control Center tools, links, dashboards from Fall 2026 roll-out
• Create additional templates, linking, dashboards, and reporting
• Support potential expansion to include other project types
• Develop tools and processes for managing cross-functional unit projects to ensure visibility
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional stakeholders to develop standard work operations for routine processes
• Assist in onboarding, consistent use of tools and processes, and identify gaps in project management standard work

About You

The company is looking for:

• Previous internship experience in a relevant function
• Pursuing a 4-year degree, preferably at Junior level
• Strong writing and organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to see the big picture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid internship program
• Newly renovated corporate headquarters including on-site fitness center
• Exposure to various roles and functions within the company
• Career advancement opportunities
• Regular interaction with multiple functional areas and all organizational levels, from production to senior leadership
• Paid on-the-job training and in-depth product knowledge sessions via online courses, live online classes, and live sessions