Data and Analytics Internship - Summer 2027

Red Wing Shoe Company • Red Wing, MN

1h • Hybrid

About The Position

Red Wing Shoe Company’s 2027 Internship Program provides meaningful work intended to prepare students for their careers. Interns gain exposure to how corporate teams develop strategies and practices that support retail and manufacturing partners and customers worldwide.

This is a hybrid internship. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Red Wing, Minnesota, and work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Interns generally work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during core business hours. Fridays are typically shorter, often ending around 1:00 p.m., though schedules may vary with business needs. Compensation is $25 per hour.

The intern will work across BI data solutions and business-facing insights, learning how data moves from backend structures into governed semantic models, Power BI reports, and emerging AI-enabled analytics experiences. The primary capstone is to evaluate a practical analytics use case for AI at Red Wing Shoe Company, develop a focused proof of concept, and present a recommendation addressing business value, governance, risk, access, and ongoing ownership.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Completed coursework or project experience involving databases, SQL, data visualization, analytics, statistics, or business intelligence.
• Strong analytical curiosity and attention to detail, including willingness to question results, investigate discrepancies, and validate data before drawing conclusions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear business language, organize and document work, and collaborate with technical and business partners.
• Interest in learning about semantic modeling, dashboard development, responsible AI, data governance, information security, privacy, and technology risk.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or other analytics tools; prior professional experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational data and analytics skills by working with SQL Server and learning how data is structured, validated, and transformed for business reporting.
• Design and develop Power BI dashboards and visualizations to help business stakeholders understand revenue performance and make informed decisions.
• Gain practical experience with Microsoft Fabric and the Power BI ecosystem, including semantic models, data relationships, workspace management, deployment practices, and report optimization.
• Apply business analysis and data storytelling to translate business questions into actionable insights, recommendations, and dashboard requirements.
• Explore emerging AI capabilities in data and analytics and develop and present an AI proof of concept that delivers measurable business value while addressing governance, security, and adoption considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern