THE ROLE
We're looking for an inventive and motivated Data Analyst intern to join our data team. This individual will use their development experience to communicate data findings and provide business intelligence for a variety of clients.
The Data Analyst will be responsible for exploring data and technologies and applying mathematical techniques to enable business insights. The Data Analyst will champion the development of analytical skills and business intelligence usage across the organization by advocating for analytics adoption, educating, and solving problems with data.
You will act as a strategic partner to all areas of the company by helping leaders efficiently develop analytical solutions.
This is a temporary non-exempt role that reports to the Director of Data. Summer interns will work 30-40 hours per week from May 22- August 18.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Actively explore data for specific use cases using tools such as SQL and Looker
Perform day-to-day platform operations activities for dbt, Looker and our CRM
Perform business outcome driven ad hoc analytics and demonstrate the value of analytics
Develop and lead training programs for key self-service analytics tools
Resolve upstream data issues at the source instead of applying workarounds
Analyze and test changes to our data architectures and processes, and determine what the possible downstream effects and potential impacts to data consumers will be.
Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of your responsibilities)
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Desire to take ownership of process improvement and business goals
Positive, self-driven team-member with a desire to learn
Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education
Ability to execute all job duties in alignment with Dispatch’s core values, mission, and purpose
Acts ethically, with integrity and complies with legal standards to deliver an environment that promotes respect, innovation, and creativity
Encourages and fosters an inclusive environment–an environment where the strengths and expertise of our workforce are welcomed, amplified and exhibited in the work at Dispatch
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables, Filtering, Sorting, and Graphs)
Experience working with SQL (Filtering, Sorting, Joining, and Aggregation)
Familiar with visualization platforms (e.q., Looker, Tableau, or Power BI)
Strong knowledge of data, reporting, and analytics
Excellent written skills and highly articulate
Professionalism; being both resolute and diligent
Even if you don’t match 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply so that we may possibly talk and see how you could still contribute to Dispatch in meaningful ways!
ABOUT US
Dispatch is a technology-based company that redefines the way same-day deliveries are made in the B2B space. With our network of independent contractor drivers, Dispatch puts suppliers, businesses, and technicians in control of local deliveries with real-time tracking and transparency. We strive to deliver the best value and service to our customers every day.
Dispatch started in the Twin Cities, but is now in dozens of markets across the country. With all of this growth, we maintain a strong focus on our company culture. Dispatch operates on five core values: People First, Belief, Speed to Value, Driven to Deliver, and Transparency. If you connect with these values, we’d love to learn more about you!