Student Intern AI Spring 2027

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation invites applications for an AI Student Intern position in New Orleans. The role supports AI strategy, program management, and financial operations, offering hands-on experience in analytics, reporting, and SOP capture essential for strategy teams.

The internship is full-time during the period, with a hybrid work arrangement. Ideal candidates are undergrad or recent grads with 2.8 GPA, strong communication, Excel/Word proficiency, and an interest in AI concepts.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (Business, Analytics, Finance, Project Management, or related field) or recent graduate; 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale required.
• No prior professional experience required; internship or academic project experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to create clear, concise documentation.
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Basic data literacy and comfort with spreadsheets.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to ask clarifying questions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and validate financial and performance data for reporting purposes.
• Create data summaries and tracking sheets to support analytics teams.
• Prepare data tables and charts for management reports and executive presentations.
• Support identification of trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Document SOPs for analytics and reporting processes, including KPI/OKR tracking.
• Document SOPs for financial deliverables and workflows.
• Create process flowcharts, step-by-step guides, and reference documents.
• Create user guides and training materials for program management and financial processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Word

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Analytics/Finance/PM

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

PS Job Title: AI - Student Intern (Spring 2027)

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

This internship position supports Entergy’s Artificial Intelligence organization across AI strategy, program management, and financial operations. This position provides hands-on experience in AI program support, performance reporting, and financial management . The intern will support data analytics and performance measurement that contributes to strategic decision-making. Additionally, the intern will play a key role in capturing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for critical processes used by both the Strategy & Performance Analyst and Program Management Analyst teams.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Analytics & Support:
• Gather, organize, and validate financial and performance data for reporting purposes
• Create basic data summaries and tracking sheets to support analytics teams
• Prepare data tables and charts for management reports and executive presentations
• Support the identification of trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities
• Process Analysis & Continuous Improvement:
• Observe and document current workflows to identify gaps, redundancies, or opportunities for improvement
• Flag process inconsistencies or potential training needs
• Contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous process improvement
• Document and capture standard operating procedures for analytics and reporting processes, including: KPI and OKR tracking, performance reporting frameworks, data analysis workflows, and executive-level presentation preparation
• Document standard operating procedures for financial deliverables and workflows
• Create process flowcharts, step-by-step guides, and reference documentation for strategy and performance procedures
• Create user guides and training materials for program management and financial processes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (Business, Analytics, Finance, Project Management, or related field), OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Project Management, or related field. 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale required.

Minimum experience required of the position

• No prior professional experience required; strong internship or academic project experience is a plus
• Foundational understanding of business operations, project management, or financial processes

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to create clear, concise documentation
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic data literacy and comfort working with spreadsheets and data tables
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to ask clarifying questions
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while also collaborating with team members
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Desired qualifications

• Basic knowledge of or experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools
• Familiarity with project management concepts or methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Experience with financial systems or accounting processes
• Exposure to AI and machine learning concepts
• Familiarity with energy or utility industry operations (preferred)

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment with minimal physical requirements. As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees and interns to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Internship is full-time during the internship period.

Primary Location: Louisiana-New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124444
PS Job Title: AI - Student Intern (Spring 2027)
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.