Spring 2027 Intern - Partnerships

Workiva Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation and match

Paid sick leave

Internship opportunities

Job summary

Workiva Inc. is offering a partnerships intern role designed for highly motivated students who want hands-on exposure to strategic partnerships. You will support data collection, lifecycle evaluation, and automation tasks while collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Sales Operations.

The position emphasizes data integrity, cross-functional coordination (EMEA and APAC), and practical project management as you assist with the redesigned Partner Program. Remote work is supported.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program (Marketing/Management/Business Analytics preferred).
• Ability to work independently and take initiative; strong organization.
• Experience with data tools and CRM/partnership platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection and interpretation to drive efficiency.
• Provide project management support during the Partner Program redesign.
• Ensure Salesforce and Crossbeam data accuracy at account/deal level.
• Contribute to lifecycle and automation functions and daily operations.
• Collaborate with EMEA and APAC teams to coordinate partnership opportunities.

Skills

Data tracking

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Independence

Organizational skills

Education

Degree-seeking student

Tools

Salesforce

Crossbeam

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

The Partnerships Intern supports the Strategic Partnerships team by assisting with data tracking and coordination of partnership programs. You will work closely with various departments such as Legal, Finance, and Sales Operations. This role involves maintaining data integrity, evaluating partnership lifecycles, and assisting with automation functions for the partnerships program.

What You’ll Do

• Support the partnerships team in data collection and interpretation to drive efficiency
• Provide project management support during the launch of the redesigned Partner Program
• Ensure Salesforce CRM and Crossbeam data accuracy at the account and deal level
• Contribute to lifecycle and automation functions, order generation, and daily operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EMEA and APAC, to coordinate partnership opportunities
• Build relationships across the organization and support the Alliance Director as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, preferably in Marketing, Management, Business Analytics, or a related field of study

Preferred Qualifications

• Work independently and take initiative
• Be self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement
• Work successfully in a high-energy, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously under pressure
• Experience using Excel, Word, and Google Docs

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Minimal travel
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office

Location:

This internship is primarily a remote opportunity. However, if you are located near one of our office hubs, you are welcome to work in a hybrid capacity and utilize our office spaces. Check out our article on Workplace Flexibility to learn more.

When can you expect to hear back?

We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to give us time to connect with all potential candidates before wrapping up the recruitment season. Check out our tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us!

• Postings close: September 27, 2026
• Engineering postings close: October 2, 2026
• Interviews: Early to mid October
• Offers: Mid to late October 2027
• Start Dates: Our positions have opportunities that start in the Spring or Summer. Please see our start dates below and let us know your availability in your application.
• Spring 2027 Internships: Monday, January 4, 2027 (15-20 hours per week max)

How You’ll Be Rewarded

• Salary range in the US: $21.00 - $21.00
• 401(k) participation and match
• Paid sick leave
• A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

Why Join Workiva

Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organisations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organisations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organisations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

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Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail].

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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