Business and Administrative Intern - Plant Controllership

Rivian • Normal, IL

6d • $25 - $40

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Internship Term: Summer 2026
Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2026 through June 2028. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions.
If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site.
Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.
This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain deep exposure to the governance, risk, and compliance function within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The internship will work directly with the Plant Controllership Team, focusing primarily on driving operational control effectiveness and improving process efficiency. The role is centered on evaluating and strengthening the controls that govern our day-to-day plant operations. This role is ideal for a student looking to bridge academic concepts with real world operational auditing and process risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree at an accredited university
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, including operational teams.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Basic programming or data analytics skills (e.g., Python, SQL, or exposure to tools like Databricks or Tableau) are a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operational Control Testing: Perform walk-throughs and testing of controls designed to mitigate operational risks and process failures, ensuring controls are operating effectively.
• Control Testing Automation & AI Development: Refine and enhance the existing control testing automation process. This includes leveraging analytics and using AI/LLM tools to develop, document, and implement automated testing steps for continuous monitoring.
• Process Documentation: Assist in developing and updating process narratives, control matrices, and flowcharts for key operational business cycles.
• Process Improvement Projects: Participate in ad-hoc projects related to process efficiency improvements.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: This role requires advanced interpersonal skills to confidently conduct professional interviews, translate complex operational risks into executive summaries, and maintain collaborative relationships with process owners and leadership across all levels.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and medical insurance benefits. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees