INROADS and Spire INC Organizational Growth and Analytics Internship
Greetings! In partnership with INROADS, is partnering with Spire, INC for some technical internships and business internships.
INROADS is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that gives high-potential future executives from culturally, ethnically and economically diverse backgrounds a competitive advantage in their careers. We provide unparalleled networking opportunities with career-minded peers; year-round professional coaching and guidance from managers; and professional development. We also provide management training that includes career related, paid internships with some of America's top organizations such as Spire INC.
Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) is a public utility holding company based in St. Louis, Missouri, providing natural gas service through its regulated core utility operations while engaging in non-regulated activities that provide business opportunities. Its primary subsidiary Laclede Gas Company is the largest natural gas distribution utility in Missouri, serving approximately 631,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the City of St. Louis and ten counties in eastern Missouri. Its corporate headquarters is located in the 700 Market building in downtown St. Louis.
Intern Org Growth Analytics (Birmingham)
Date: Jan 4, 2019
Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35203
Company: Spire Inc.
Location: 2101 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203
Position Type: Non Union
Number Open: 1
At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.
We value safety, inclusion, and integrity. We connect to people, get the job done, and leave a memory and everything about our culture comes back to one thing: a handshake at the front door. We have 4 essential behaviors that show how the Spire culture comes to life:
Living Spire Behaviors
- We Collaborate: We reach across boundaries to connect with each other and deliver on our promises. We put teamwork first, knowing that our collective energy makes us stronger.
- We Care: We create good memories by treating people how we want to be treated: We are inclusive, respectful and kind. We actively create a caring culture that feels like a handshake at the front door.
- We Advance: We are active learners who never stop looking for ways to innovate and improve ourselves, and our company. We embrace ongoing development and process improvement with passion and tenacity.
- We Have Perspective: We strive to gain additional perspective about Spire’s business and the ever-changing energy industry. We know that every employee plays an important role in Spire’s success, and we give our best to better understand how to help move the company forward.
Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded undergraduate or graduate student to join our operation in Birmingham, AL. Our paid internship program affords students the opportunity to learn and be mentored. As an Intern, you may complete various projects and perform administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and energy industry.
Primary duties:
- Coordinate and complete projects based on departmental needs
- Conduct research regarding various market trends, leading practices, legal, regulatory, or other topics within functional area and industry
- Analyze data to determine effectiveness of programs and assist in identifying areas of opportunity
- Develop recommendations for process and system-related improvements
- Develop and revise reports and presentations
- Communicate project status and results to staff and management
- Perform administrative functions as needed
- Provide support to business intelligence projects. Data mining and manipulation experience is a plus.
Qualifications:
- Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
- Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives
Supervisory responsibilities:
- None
Education and experience:
- High school education or equivalent.
- Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student.
- Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week for a full semester, preferably through the summer semester.
- 50 hours of required coursework towards their Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Must be performing within the college’s acceptable GPA level.
- Must have at least 1 year of general work experience.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Preferred fields of study include Business, MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Science or related field.
Certificates, licenses, registrations:
- None
Work environment:
- Normal office environment
Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com
Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.
Job Segment: Analytics, Engineer, Law, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, Management, Engineering, Legal, Technology
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must be U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
· Must have be pursuing a Bachelor`s degree in engineering, IT Computer Science, HR Business, Marketing, finance, accounting, operations management, construction management, economics etc.
· Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint & Word), and experience with Excel using formula functions, create forms that update linked worksheet and consolidate worksheets using analysis tools.
· OTHER CRITERIA: Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Spire INC is an equal opportunity employer – race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability
How to apply for the position?
· Email resumes to Tanaisha Brisbon at tbrisbon@inroads.org as well as to Kristin Loo at kloo@inroads.org.