Intern, Organizational Effectiveness

PURPOSE:
Learn about and support the administration implementation analysis and continuous improvement of Dairyland Power Cooperatives Organizational Effectiveness programs. This year-round internship provides hands-on experience supporting programs data analysis corrective action human performance project coordination and process improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Support the administration and continuous improvement of Organizational Effectiveness programs including:
Corrective Action Program
Causal Analysis
Human Performance
Observation Program
Operating Experience
Corporate Safety Review Board

2. Collect validate organize and analyze program data using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.

3. Develop and maintain dashboards reports tracking tools charts templates and other materials used to monitor program performance.

4. Support the development and maintenance of program procedures quick-reference guides checklists SharePoint content and training or communication materials.

5. Coordinate projects and program activities by tracking assignments maintaining schedules documenting decisions following up on action items and communicating with project stakeholders.

6. Assist with change management activities associated with new or revised programs processes tools and expectations.

7. Complete administrative responsibilities necessary to support effective program management including meeting coordination document management data entry and records maintenance.

8. Take ownership of assigned projects and deliverables with appropriate guidance from Organizational Effectiveness team members.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

Student currently enrolled in an accredited university degree program that focuses on human behavior in the workplace Industrial/Organizational Psychology Organizational Development Business Administration Communications or any other relevant field entering their junior or senior year

Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
Experience using Excel functions pivot tables charts data validation and other data-analysis features
Ability to collect organize analyze and summarize program data
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint or experience maintaining shared program content
Project coordination project management or change management coursework or experience
Ability to develop professional reports presentations procedures training materials and quick-reference guides
Ability to research industry practices and identify improvement opportunities
Ability to quickly learn and apply new programs systems methods and processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting data findings and recommendations

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or in writing and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions.

Other Job Characteristics:
Work a minimum of 10 hours weekly during the academic year and work full-time during the summer (40 hours per week). Workdays are flexible to accommodate student schedules within normal business hours. This position is located in La Crosse Wisconsin.