Operations Analyst Internships
Operations analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working operations analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles cover Airlines, with GEICO, Uline, and Wayfair among the employers posting roles now.
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The Opportunity:
At Elemental Brands, our success starts with our people. Every day, our engineers, innovators, creators, and problem-solvers work together to develop and deliver innovative LED lighting solutions through Diode LED®, Lucetta®, Lucetta CI®, Gammalux®, and Elemental LED®. Together, we're driving innovation and helping define the future of the low-voltage linear lighting industry.
That same spirit of innovation and collaboration shapes everything we do. We encourage curiosity, continuous learning, and fresh ideas across every department, empowering employees to grow their careers, make meaningful contributions, and help shape the future of lighting.
Recognized by EDAWN as “Company of the Year – Large” and “Employees First – Large,” and by the University of Nevada, Reno as “Graduate Employer of the Year,” Elemental Brands is proud to be an award-winning workplace where people come first, innovation thrives, and careers flourish.
Job Description
Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and eager to learn the inner workings of a high-functioning sales team?
As a Sales Operations Intern, you will gain hands-on experience leveraging HubSpot, an industry-leading CRM and marketing automation platform. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing data management, streamlining business operations, and building efficient automated systems that directly impact our revenue growth.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a foundation in Sales Operations, RevOps, and CRM administration while working with cutting-edge AI tools. This position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Challenge Yourself - The Specifics:
- Leverage AI tools and web research techniques to collect, clean, and enrich high-value prospect and market data
- Implement automated workflows in HubSpot to ensure data cleanliness and accuracy
- Maintain data integrity within HubSpot by standardizing property fields, auditing records, and removing duplicates and spam
- Partner with sales and marketing team members to identify operational bottlenecks and propose automated solutions
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of recurring reports, dashboards, and basic business analyses
- Create and maintain documentation for departmental processes, procedures, and system workflows
- Contribute to ongoing Sales Operations projects by completing assigned tasks, tracking progress, and organizing supporting information
- Provide general administrative and organizational support to the Sales Operations team as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Enrollment as a Junior or Senior in a Bachelor’s Degree program in a related field at an accredited college/university or equivalent training and experience
- Previous internship experience in a corporate setting is helpful but not necessary
- Spot on communication skills that will help you learn how to influence others with the story of what you are seeing in the data
- Deep proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to respond to and effectively prioritize multiple tasks
- Good listening and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Strong use of tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
- Must have attention to detail and be well-organized
- High sense of patience and ability to work in an ever-changing environment
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Perks and Benefits:
- Company-matched 401(k) plan up to 5%, with no vesting schedule once eligibility requirements are met
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
- Employee Discount
- Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
- On-site Snacks and Beverages
About Us:
Visit us at www.elementalbrands.com or call 877-564-5051.
Operations Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Airlines
Tips for Your Operations Analyst Internship Search
Apply months before your target start date
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check for new listings regularly so you catch structured programs in their first recruiting wave, when the most seats are still open.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Operations analyst intern recruiters expect limited work history, so documented projects carry more weight than a sparse job section. Build two or three complete examples showing a real process problem, the analytical approach you took, the tools you used, and a shareable output such as a published analysis, process map, or dashboard. Link to it wherever the application allows.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens your pool and puts you in front of teams that never attend fairs.
Practice the operations analyst screen out loud before your first interview
Operations analyst intern screens typically involve a case or analytical exercise where you interpret data, identify an operational bottleneck, or recommend a process change. Interviewers weigh how you structure your thinking and communicate your reasoning as much as the final answer. Practice walking through a problem out loud, explaining each step, until the structure comes naturally under pressure.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger employers in supply chain, consulting, and financial services run formal operations analyst internship programs that rotate interns through functions and provide structured training. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often feed directly into return-offer pipelines. Identify the ones that match your background, check their application windows, and submit in the first week they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 40% of the operations analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Filter by location and work type first, then review what's left, so your shortlist reflects openings you'd actually accept.
Operations Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an operations analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern stage. For operations analyst candidates, a documented portfolio of process improvement analyses, workflow models, or data-driven case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly online and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an operations analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For operations analyst interns, what drives it most is delivering measurable results on real projects, building rapport with the team, and understanding headcount before the return-offer window closes. Position yourself for one by treating every assignment as a permanent-hire audition, but keep applying elsewhere in parallel.
When should I apply for operations analyst internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, so applications for June start dates often open in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check regularly and apply as soon as a role matches, since cohort seats fill before postings close.
Are operations analyst internships paid?
Most professional operations analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses a pay range, it appears directly on the listing. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at corporate employers but do appear occasionally at nonprofits and very small organizations.
What should an operations analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used, the problem you addressed, and where reviewers can see the output, whether that's a published analysis, a process map, a dashboard, or a case study write-up. Add relevant coursework below your projects, keep the whole document to one page, and list any tools or software relevant to operations work.
Are there remote operations analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 60% of the operations analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from every geography, so apply early once you decide remote works for your situation. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid listings without sorting through roles you can't take.
Can international students get operations analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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