Business Administration & Audit Intern | Winter 2026

CSM Corporation • Minneapolis, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Administration & Audit Intern will support the Risk Management team on initiatives for CSM Corporation and CSM Lodging Services Incorporated. The work focuses on enhancing operational delivery, maximizing profitability, mitigating risks, and supporting other Risk Management projects. The intern will gain exposure to project management, real estate management, and market and financial analysis through hands-on experience, mentoring and supervision from the Internal Auditor, and practical assignments. The internship is scheduled to begin in early January 2027 and continue through May 2027, with the potential to extend into a full-time summer internship.

The position is onsite in downtown Minneapolis and requires availability for at least 20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate the school schedule. The rate is $25.00 USD per hour. The job description notes that responsibilities may vary depending on brand or location and that management may change or add duties. The company describes this as an at-will employment relationship.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least three years of college.
• Possesses a strong sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Has working knowledge of risk management frameworks and internal audit principles.
• Has process mapping, business analysis, and process improvement skills.
• Can identify practical solutions that balance risk mitigation and business objectives.
• Exhibits a solid work ethic and sees projects through to completion.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of company information.
• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and meet physical-demand criteria, with or without accommodation.
• Available to work at least 20 hours per week onsite in downtown Minneapolis, with flexibility to accommodate the school schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably working toward a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Visio or similar process-mapping tools, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the Internal Auditor on audits throughout the company.
• Conduct business analysis to identify process requirements, pain points, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain business process documentation, including process maps, root cause analysis, and requirements.
• Assist in risk identification, assessment, and monitoring activities.
• Assist departments with developing and maintaining policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed