Job Description

Business Intelligence Summer 2026 Intern  - *Only Local Candidates will be considered* - *In Office Monday-Thursday*

The Role :    Join our dynamic Analytics team as a Business Intelligence Intern and play a key role in empowering business partners with data-driven insights and decision-making tools. In this temporary position, you will collaborate with experienced BI professionals to meet business reporting and data needs through queries, reports, and dashboards. This internship offers an opportunity to develop critical thinking, independent time management skills, and gain valuable exposure to the inner workings of SFM and Workers’ Compensation insurance. If you're eager to apply your analytical abilities and grow within a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Schedule :   Approximate work availability from June through August 2026 (9-12 weeks TBD) required. SFM will work to accommodate university schedules. Weekly schedule will be Monday - Thursday and working at least 30 hours per week. .

Pay :  $19.18 to $26.85 per hour

What You Will Be Doing:

SFM Business Intelligence:

• Learn to use SQL and other tools to extract and analyze data in areas related to workers compensation insurance.
• Assist in developing visualizations to deliver information and provide recommendations to business partners.
• Create and update reports and dashboards using Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau, Cognos and PowerBI and assist with troubleshooting errors and bugs
• Research capabilities of potential new Business Intelligence tools
• Present insights to business partners that highlight key metrics, trends, and recommendations
• May assist with other Analytics department initiatives related to Actuarial and Data Science functions as appropriate
• Receive personalized guidance from seasoned professionals and industry leaders who will support your growth, answer your questions, and help you navigate the intricacies of the insurance landscape.
• Learns the roles, functions and responsibilities of a successful staff member in the insurance industry.

SFM Business Operations:

• Provides support to the team in accordance with the respective department procedures and practices. Within scope of responsibility, interacts with other departments to resolve business issues and provides back-up coverage to all team members when requested.
• May work with other interns to develop and complete a meaningful project work over the course of the internship and give a year end presentation to Senior Management.
• Within scope of responsibility, interacts with other departments to resolve business issues and provides back-up coverage to all team members when requested
• May attend meetings related to the industry and other departmental meetings within SFM.
• Will be exposed to and will learn about workers’ compensation and insurance industry as whole; may have opportunity to job shadow within the different areas in the organization.
• Meets with various leaders from around the organization to conduct informational career interviews.
• Learns and understands SFM’s corporate culture.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

• Experience using a PC and basic keyboarding skills.
• Approximate work availability from June through August (9-12 weeks).
• Minimum of 2 years completed towards degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related analytical programs.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Cognos or Power BI preferred
• Exposure to SQL or other query languages preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel preferred

Knowledge and Skills  

• Working independently and managing various tasks while maintaining quality is essential
• Critical thinking and decision making.
• Ability to work at least 30 hours per week.
• Willingness to learn and have a desire to take on new challenges.
• Strong prioritization, organization and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-motivated, works well independently, ability to focus on a project and project work and isn't afraid to ask for help.
• Strong customer service; customer-friendly focus.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willing to ask questions and genuine willingness to learn new things.
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to team procedures and company best practices.
• Must be able to be work onsite at corporate headquarters.

Physical Requirements 

Regular attendance is required. Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office setting, or other remote location, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and maintain concentration and focus. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About SFM

Since 1983, our mission has been to be the workers’ compensation partner of choice for agents, employers and their workers. In that time, we’ve expanded to over 22,000 customers in the Midwest and grown our offerings to include vocational rehabilitation, safe patient handling, loss prevention, medical services and more. Though much has changed through the years, our focus continues to be unrivaled customer service, safety, and providing better outcomes for employers and injured workers.

SFM is unique in that we are small enough that your voice is heard but has all the benefits and perks of a larger employer. We value your opinion, help you reach your goals, and make it easy for you to maintain work-life balance. Find out why our employees rate us a top employer and choose to stay and grow with us. Apply and discover why SFM employees choose to stay with SFM and make it their long-term career. 

SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital, familial, or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected classification.

SFM Companies, EEO/AA Employers .  SFM is a participant of E-Verify. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. 

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