Data and Analytics Intern

The Worthington Steel Internship Program is designed to help our interns develop professional skills through on-the-job experience. 

We are looking to hire a student who will work 40 hours per week during our Summer Internship Program, and that can also work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year starting in January 2025 onsite at our Columbus, Ohio headquarters. The hours are flexible, and we are willing to work around class schedules. Worthington Steel is not responsible for providing supplemental housing for students.

During the 12-week program, interns will spend part of their time completing a business-driven project. These assignments could range from generating ideas for product and/or process improvement, developing a standardized playbook for a specific role or process within the Company, or leading the development of an analytics product from scoping through delivery. 

Upon graduation, each intern will present their project to their manager, mentors and members of senior leadership. The interns will spend the remainder of their time receiving additional on-the-job experience and classroom learning. Classes will feature topics from general business etiquette, to resume writing, interviewing and presenting with confidence. In keeping with Our Philosophy, the program will also feature a community service component.

The Analytics Intern will participate in all phases of the Analytics Lifecycle. This position typically uses data, statistical and quantitative analysis, data visualization and conveyance, and fact-based management to drive better decision making in our business. An overarching commitment to learning, development, skill maintenance, and personal improvement is likewise desired. As part of this experience, the Analytics Intern will be afforded the opportunity to be front-and-center on high-impact Analytics Projects, collaborate with members of the Analytics and BI Teams, and present results and recommendation to leaders across the business.   

Responsibilities:

• Build custom analyses and dashboards to drive better decision-making in the business and to maintain a high level of stakeholder satisfaction and adoption.
• Work closely with business champions and analytics team to develop appropriate strategy and application of analyses and analytic solutions.
• Build strong relationships with leaders across the business to identify and understand opportunities to address using analytics.
• Support the growth of analytics and the continual advancement of an organization’s analytic culture. 
• Stay current with emerging trends in analytics to maintain a strong understanding of tools, applications, and practices as they relate to business applications.

Skills & Abilities:

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to execute multiple and complex projects concurrently using established processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex information and results clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to understand business systems (processes) and the data produced by them (i.e., how did the data get produced and is it a valid representation of the outcome being studied?).
• Must exhibit a strong aptitude and drive to continually learn about targeted functional areas to implement, automate, operationalize models to day-to-day decision making.

Education & Training:

• Current student working on a degree (major or minor) in Business Analytics and/or a quantitate field of study.
• Familiarity with Data Visualization, with experience or a desire to learn new tools.
• Familiarity with or a desire to learn about Data Cleaning, Validation and Preparation.

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.