What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Administration & Audit Intern | Winter 2026/2027 position at CSM Corporation?
This internship is scheduled to begin in early January 2027 and continue through May 2027, with the potential to extend into a full-time summer internship.
This internship will provide support to the Risk Management team, with a focus on various CSM Corporation and CSM Lodging Services Incorporated initiatives. These initiatives include enhancing operational delivery, maximizing profitability, mitigating risks and other Risk Management related projects.
The intern will gain an understanding of project management, real estate management and market and financial analysis. The learning process will incorporate a combination of hands-on experience, mentoring and supervision from the Internal Auditor, and practical assignments. By the end of the internship, the intern will have a broad understanding of business administration and real estate management.
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Internal Auditor on audits throughout the company
- Conduct business analysis to identify process requirements, pain points, operational risks, and improvement opportunities
- Create and maintain business process documentation including process maps, root cause analysis, and requirements.
- Assist in risk identification, assessment, and monitoring activities.
- Assist departments with policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development and maintenance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Possesses a strong sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes.
- Demonstrates organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Working knowledge of risk management frameworks, and internal audit principles.
- Process mapping, business analysis, and process improvement skills.
- Familiarity with Visio or similar process-mapping tools, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques.
- Ability to identify practical solutions that balance risk mitigation and business objectives.
- Exhibits a solid work ethic and sees projects through to completion.
- Displays a strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintains confidentiality of company information.
Education & Experience: Must have completed at least three years of college, preferably working towards a Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.
Availability: 20 hours per week onsite in downtown Minneapolis, with flexibility to accommodate the school schedule.
Rate: $25.00 USD per hour
Salary : $25