Top Internships in Des Moines, IA

Supports Finance and Audit teams with project planning, business process and internal control evaluations, data analysis, audit documentation, dashboards, automation, and stakeholder communications. The intern analyzes financial, operational, system, and control data to identify risks and opportunities while maintaining confidentiality. This is a 10-week fully remote internship for students pursuing Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related degrees.

Summer Content Intern supporting DIRECTV’s content strategy, contracts and compliance, programming, and content development teams. Responsibilities include data analysis, benchmarking, dashboard creation, reporting, database implementation, data audits, contract review, channel and competition analysis, competitive intelligence research, and cross-functional project support. The role is a 10-week remote internship focused on improving programming, content engagement, and discovery across satellite and internet platforms.

Participate in pricing strategy, operations, analytics, and customer pricing execution. Interns help establish pricing guidelines, analyze market and competitive data, identify trends, recommend price adjustments, collaborate with regional and business teams, and develop or refine tools supporting pricing analysis and revenue growth.

Support the project team on construction projects by learning budgets, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, and change orders. Assist with job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control, and safety. Review contracts, specifications, and drawings, perform basic estimating and calculations, and communicate with team members.

Supports the Government Relations team through public policy research, memo and hearing-summary development, stakeholder mapping, meeting preparation, policy monitoring, grassroots system updates, and coordination of legislative, advocacy, trade association, and in-district events. The intern will work with team members and corporate functions while developing experience in government processes, agriculture policy, and communications.

Perform general accounting activities, including preparing and reconciling ledger accounts, recording and analyzing transactions, preparing financial statements and statutory reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting, analyzing variances, and assisting with accounting project documentation.

Supports finance and accounting operations involving collections, cash application, payment inquiries, accounts receivable reconciliation, reporting, month-end close, audits, and process improvement. The intern collaborates with cross-functional teams, responds to billing-related Zendesk tickets, investigates payment issues, and helps improve order-to-cash processes. This is a temporary, part-time role of approximately 30 hours per week for a student or recent graduate.

Supports MAPEI’s underground construction product line through customer-site visits, technical assistance, training, presentations, field trials, product demonstrations, competitive analysis, laboratory testing, and technical documentation. Collaborates with technical, commercial, laboratory, factory, and field teams in a rotational full-time summer internship. The role offers practical experience in office, laboratory, factory, and construction-site environments, with potential post-graduation opportunities in technical support or commercial technical sales.

Supports MAPEI’s underground construction product line through customer-site visits, technical assistance, training, field trials, product demonstrations, laboratory testing, competitive analysis, technical sales support, and project documentation. The intern rotates through office, laboratory, factory, and field environments while collaborating with technical, commercial, laboratory, and field teams.

Participate in a 10-week summer internship supporting a core commercial insurance function such as claims, underwriting, audit, IT, marketing, or HR. Interns receive hands-on training, mentorship, professional development, networking opportunities, and complete a final Capstone presentation.

Intern will build Zepho's social media presence, create content, manage influencer relationships, and track performance metrics. This role offers potential for full-time conversion.

MBA interns analyze corporate performance, business models, cost reduction, revenue growth, and profitability opportunities in high-impact client situations. They research industry trends, synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, conduct research and client interviews, develop fact-based strategic recommendations, create presentation materials, and guide analysts as needed. The role involves collaborative client work, extensive travel, and occasional work outside normal business hours.

Supports actuarial functions for deferred annuity products, including modeling, pricing, valuation, reserve calculations, reporting, rate setting, and policy calculator enhancement. Interns use Milliman Integrate, Excel, SQL, R, Python, and Tableau to validate calculations, analyze policyholder data, and develop management reports. The role includes a meaningful project, presentations to company leaders, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

The GIS Intern will assist GIS and Project Managers with Indoor Mapping field collection projects, focusing on data collection and analysis.

Paid summer intern supporting community events, volunteer initiatives, workplace giving campaigns, and communications activities. Responsibilities include coordinating partner and event details, maintaining volunteer opportunities, promoting volunteer benefits, developing campaign communications, coordinating projects, copywriting, and proofreading. The role is hybrid in the Des Moines metro and requires strong communication, organization, analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and computer skills.

Summer full-time intern supporting corporate communications campaigns, intranet maintenance, content publishing, project coordination, copywriting, and proofreading. The role works with business partners and the Marketing & Communications team to assess communication needs, draft materials, implement intranet updates, and support internal and external communications initiatives.

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting analysis, design, documentation, coordination, and implementation oversight for building electrical systems. The intern will assist with code-compliant design, equipment research, project budgeting, document review, addenda, client communications, and periodic job site observations. The 10–12 week full-time program provides hands-on experience on commercial and institutional projects, particularly higher-education, laboratory, campus, and health-science facilities.

Supports controls engineering projects through design assistance, control documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, design reviews, client documentation, addenda preparation, and periodic job site observations. The intern works with experienced engineers on building performance, building automation controls, commissioning, integration, analytics, and owner-support activities during a structured 10–12 week summer program.

Support retail pharmacy operations by performing technician-level tasks, assisting with prescription processing and inventory, participating in patient counseling and clinical services under pharmacist supervision, processing insurance claims, completing training toward licensure, traveling to assigned stores and events, and ensuring legal and corporate compliance.

Supports financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, industry analysis, business planning, value proposition development, and process improvement. The intern collaborates with finance teams, product line leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders while gaining exposure to business and finance functions.

Supports offering strategy and business growth by analyzing market trends, customer feedback, and competitors; assisting with product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market plans; and collaborating on launches and performance monitoring. The intern gains experience in offering management while working cross-functionally with experienced professionals.

Supports financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, industry analysis, value proposition development, business planning, and process improvement. Collaborates with finance teams and product line leaders while gaining exposure to business and finance functions.

Supports offering and product management initiatives by analyzing market trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscapes. Assists with product positioning, pricing strategies, go-to-market planning, cross-functional launches, and performance monitoring. The internship provides hands-on experience in offering strategy and business growth while collaborating with experienced professionals.

Assist engineering teams with research, design, and preparation of engineering drawings and documents; perform basic engineering calculations and support tasks under supervision.

Manage multiple Fizz-branded Instagram accounts by sourcing, creating, and curating trend-aligned content. Build posting calendars, maintain consistent publishing cadence, monitor performance, adjust content strategy, and make independent content decisions. Collaborate with the Growth team, attend meetings, and provide updates on account performance. This is a remote, paid internship requiring 15–20 hours weekly, beginning with a one-month commitment and potential extension.