Project Manager Intern

L R S•Springfield, MO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

LRS Retirement Solutions is seeking students in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related fields for its 2027 summer internship program. The intern will join the Retirement Solutions team and gain hands-on experience in a casual yet professional work environment. The position is based at LRS’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Illinois; temporary housing may be available. The internship runs from mid-May to mid-August 2027 and requires full-time availability. As a member of the Implementations team, the intern will report to a manager and interact regularly with team members, other employees, and customers. Interns will work on small project teams configuring and customizing PensionGold software for customers, and participate in multiple implementation projects and workstreams to learn about different approaches. A typical implementation team has 5–6 key resources, with additional resources added as project needs require. The role is intended to help interns apply academic knowledge to practical work. Success factors include self-motivation, persistence, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. The internship is temporary and full-time, pays $18 per hour, and may lead to a permanent position depending on future organizational needs. Applications are due by November 9, 2026.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or have one year of professional working experience in a Project Management role.
Have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework, including six courses related to Business Administration, or have at least one year of professional working experience in a Project Management role.
Problem-solving skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available.
Available to work full-time from mid-May to mid-August 2027.

Nice To Haves

Strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day project tasks.
Schedule meetings with project teams.
Assist with documentation.
Participate in other project management activities.
Work on small project teams to configure and customize PensionGold software for customers.
Use project management tools, including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Participate in multiple implementation projects and workstreams to learn about different implementation approaches.
Interact regularly with team members, other employees, and customers.