Interns - Financial Data Analyst, AI Machine Learning

AC Disaster Consulting•Raleigh, NC

19h•$18•Remote

About The Position

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected. MISSION Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience. VISION In the true spirit of emergency management – ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected. These positions will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities. Position Summary: Job Title: Intern - multiple roles in the areas of financial data analysis and AI machine learning Full Time or Part Time: Negotiable - Determined upon hire according to availability and business need Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary Compensation: $18/hour Travel/Location: Remote Benefits Summary: Temporary roles are not benefits eligible, except where required by law. Mission of Role/Position Summary: The Intern will support all emergency management functions of ACDC by assisting their supervisor and/or Peer Mentor in organizational operations related to the department functions. Interns will participate in cross-training opportunities within ACDC’s various Divisions. Interns are expected to participate in professional development activities including training, meetings with leadership, policy research, and related functions. Each Intern will have a specific work portfolio based on skill sets and desired expertise of that individual.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customers and internal information.
Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong time management skills.
Strong desire to help people.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles and projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation)
Working knowledge of Power BI or Tableau for data visualization
Basic to intermediate SQL skills, including joins (inner, left, right); Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to work with large datasets; Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics or a specialized function in a closely related field, or recent graduate in the past 12 months.
1 month - 1 year (beginner-level) knowledge/experience in data analysis concepts principles.
1 month - 1 year (beginner-level) customer service experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
Experience using Power BI or Tableau to create dashboards
Experience working with real-world datasets (internships, academic projects, or personal projects)
Knowledge of data cleaning and transformation techniques
Basic experience with SQL (coursework or projects acceptable).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US or in Puerto Rico.
Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

1 year of previous emergency management-related internship, volunteering, or work experience.
Exposure to disaster recovery, emergency management, or public sector data.
Experience with automating reports or workflows
Current GPA of 3.0 or higher

Responsibilities

Support managers with administrative tasks and data entry.
Work on projects that have a direct impact on clients if available/needed.
Interns will be given the opportunity for shadowing experiences and exposure to various divisions and projects as available.
In limited circumstances, Interns may be asked to assist in matters related to research and development, project management/administration, or other corporate operations.
Assist in building and maintaining dashboards in Power BI;
Extract, clean, and transform data from multiple sources using SQL and Excel;
Write and optimize SQL queries, including joins across multiple datasets;
Support data validation and quality assurance processes;
Analyze data trends and provide insights to support recovery operations;
Collaborate with team members to define reporting requirements and KPIs;
Document data sources, processes, and dashboard logic;
Assist in automating recurring reports and workflows;
Participate in team meetings and present findings as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.