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Build core systems at the intersection of software, hardware, and finance. Own full product lifecycles from customer discovery through production deployment, create abstractions for complex legacy systems, and design production-grade LLM solutions for underwriting, compliance, and document processing. The role emphasizes backend systems, infrastructure, architecture, full-stack development, and occasional field travel.

Entry-level paid internship supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments. Assist DBAs with monitoring, backups, job validation, restore testing, capacity tracking, performance review, documentation, and security access reviews under direct supervision. Designed as a development path toward a Junior DBA role.

Supports HR operations across onboarding, recruiting, employee records, compliance, reporting, training, and administrative activities. The intern will assist with job postings, resume screening, HR database maintenance, audits, labor distributions, process documentation, social media campaigns, and HR trend research while gaining exposure to talent acquisition, compensation, HR technology, safety, wellness, and learning and development.

Supports local field marketing through community partnerships, event and catering execution, sampling, promotions, and social media content creation. Builds relationships with schools, gyms, clubs, businesses, and influencers; manages marketing calendars; coordinates activations; shoots short-form Instagram and TikTok content; and tracks event revenue, costs, ROI, loyalty sign-ups, and sales impact. The role requires weekend and evening availability, driving between local markets, and hands-on physical event setup and breakdown.

Supports talent sourcing and recruiting pipeline management while analyzing recruiting funnels, building dashboards, optimizing candidate experiences, and researching compensation and market trends. The intern will work closely with executive leadership, manage ATS workflows, coordinate interviews, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend data-driven improvements. The role provides training for future product managers and requires strong analytical, communication, and process-building skills.

Supports Boviteq’s beef cattle genetic and reproductive services during an eight-week summer internship. Attends national cattle shows, promotes Boviteq services, visits clients and veterinarian partners, and receives headquarters training. The role requires beef cattle experience, confidence interacting with clients, extensive travel, self-direction, and interest in cattle reproduction. IVF experience is advantageous but not required.

Summer intern supporting the USA Sales Team through prospecting, customer engagement, consultative selling, account management, customer visits, and industry events. The role provides exposure to dairy genetics, reproductive technologies, herd management solutions, Beef-on-Dairy operations, and data-driven software. The intern will shadow sales and technical professionals, provide weekly progress updates, and complete a dairy industry project. Significant travel and on-farm work are required.

Supports software quality assurance for tennis-focused sports technology applications. Responsibilities include scheduling and conducting tests, documenting test plans and deviations, collecting test data, producing objective results reports, troubleshooting issues, assessing testing methods, and learning scripting and basic programming. The six-month paid internship begins in February or March 2027 and requires availability to report to SMT’s Jacksonville, Florida office as needed.

Supports live sports event operations by preparing, deploying, installing, and tracking technology and equipment. Duties include setting up monitors and video boards, running cables, loading and unloading equipment, maintaining warehouse organization, and assisting IT, electronics, and video production teams. This hands-on, on-site internship requires frequent domestic and international travel, long event days, weekend and holiday work, physical lifting, and efficient problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

Engineering intern supporting environmental and water resources projects through design documentation, engineering calculations, CAD drawings, technical data analysis, field data collection, equipment troubleshooting, technical reports, construction documentation, and administrative support under professional supervision.

College interns gain hands-on experience in financial planning by observing client meetings, assisting with case management, taking notes, participating in training and study sessions, and supporting client and company projects. Interns learn applicable financial-services technologies and develop communication, analytical, organizational, teamwork, and professional skills while working in person with financial advisors.

Finance/accounting interns support FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, account reconciliations, tax, sourcing, internal audit, controllership, and shared-service process improvement. Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, preparing business cases, supporting acquisitions and capital investments, and researching accounting standards. Interns work on a 10–12 week project while networking and developing professional skills in a hybrid Northbrook or Chicago office environment.

Supports renewable energy advisory and independent engineering projects for wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems. Responsibilities include resource assessment, energy production modeling, technical due diligence, data analysis, financial model input validation, project document review, technical writing, research, QA/QC, and potential site inspection support. Interns may also develop analytical tools, automate repetitive processes, and assist with construction monitoring and renewable energy project financing assessments.

Paid 10-week finance internship supporting budget and expense analysis, financial performance reporting, forecasting, and monthly and annual reports. The intern will rotate across operating divisions, collaborate with analysts and cross-functional teams, conduct research, develop recommendations, support projects, and present final findings to leadership. Responsibilities also include administrative tasks, confidentiality, compliance, and ad hoc business support.

Paid 10-week accounting internship supporting GAAP financial statements, accounting research, financial due diligence, M&A investment analysis, and finance process automation. The intern will analyze data, develop recommendations, collaborate cross-functionally, complete project deliverables, and present results to leadership. The role is hybrid in Chicago or Richardson and includes professional development, networking, and exposure to financial operations and technology.

Supports real estate investment activities including acquisition underwriting, financial modeling, scenario analysis, due diligence, market research, investment presentations, and portfolio monitoring. The role evaluates property cash flows, investment returns, valuations, and market conditions while collaborating with asset management, legal, and finance teams. Additional responsibilities include site tours, reporting, document organization, administrative support, and an end-of-summer presentation.

Interns will learn commercial and property insurance through potential assignments in actuarial, information technology, or underwriting areas. The role requires independent and collaborative work, analytical ability, strong communication and interpersonal skills, computer proficiency, and excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Commercial construction internship providing hands-on exposure to project management, field operations, estimating, preconstruction, business development, marketing, and corporate operations. Interns may assist with project meetings, jobsite visits, documentation, scheduling, safety, quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, proposals, and communications while learning construction technology such as Procore. The program is designed for students exploring construction industry career paths.

Work on production features for an AI-native fleet management platform: write Python/JavaScript/SQL code, design data pipelines and analytics, and gain hands-on experience with web development and AI/ML workflows.

Engineering Intern supporting manufacturing and process improvement initiatives in a forging plant. Responsibilities include reducing steel usage, scrap, lead time, energy consumption, and paper usage; improving plant velocity, estimating, and processes; developing robotics and plant expansion strategies; researching materials, processes, and industry best practices; and supporting product development.

Supports Power BI reporting, Microsoft Fabric data organization, data quality validation, KPI tracking, reconciliations, documentation, and ad hoc analysis. Assists with Power Automate workflows, digital transformation, and emerging AI initiatives, including source-data preparation and solution testing. Collaborates with business and technical teams across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management while helping improve reporting reliability and business processes.

Supports the Group Benefits sales organization through training, customer meeting participation, sales-support duties, technology exposure, and a collaborative capstone project. The intern develops business acumen, interpersonal, analytical, leadership, and presentation skills while learning about insurance products and B2B sales. Successful completion may lead to an interview for a sales trainee position.

Supports the Group Benefits sales organization through training, customer meeting participation, technology exposure, assigned sales duties, and a team Capstone Project. The intern develops business acumen, interpersonal and sales skills, presents project findings to leadership, networks with peers and mentors, and may interview for a sales trainee position after completing the program.

Supports the group benefits sales organization through training, customer meeting participation, sales technology exposure, and assigned business duties. Completes weekly curriculum and collaborates on an intern-led capstone project, presenting results to peers, managers, and senior leadership. The internship develops business acumen, interpersonal skills, leadership, analytical abilities, and B2B sales knowledge while providing networking opportunities and exposure to insurance products and services.

Audit interns gain hands-on public accounting experience by preparing audit workpapers, reviewing financial and operating procedures, testing internal controls, performing substantive audit procedures, analyzing audit documents, identifying accounting issues, and applying technical standards. The role includes client interaction, teamwork with professionals across all levels, training, mentoring, and professional development while supporting engagements across diverse industries.