Business Administration & Audit Intern | Winter 2026

CSM Careers • Minneapolis, MN

7d • 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 experience in project management, real estate management, and market and financial analysis through hands-on work, 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. By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have a broad understanding of business administration and real estate management. The role requires at least 20 hours per week onsite in downtown Minneapolis, with flexibility to accommodate the school schedule. Compensation is $25.00 USD per hour.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least three years of college.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes.
• Organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of risk management frameworks and internal audit principles.
• Skills in process mapping, business analysis, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with Visio or similar process-mapping tools, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to identify practical solutions that balance risk mitigation and business objectives.
• Solid work ethic and ability to see projects through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of company information.
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week onsite in downtown Minneapolis, with flexibility to accommodate the school schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Working toward a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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