People/Business Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

DESRI is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. The People/Business Operations Internship supports the Business Operations, Recruiting, and Human Capital teams through projects involving recruiting, employee programs, organizational operations, process improvement, and firmwide initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Business Operations: You may help analyze and improve firmwide processes, support operational initiatives, coordinate cross-functional projects, and develop tools or analyses that make DESRI more efficient and effective as the organization grows
• Recruiting: You may support initiatives across the recruiting lifecycle, including candidate research and sourcing, recruiting analytics, interview and program coordination, employer branding, and projects designed to improve DESRI’s ability to identify and attract exceptional talent
• Human Capital: You may contribute to projects involving employee programs, learning and development, performance and talent management, organizational planning, people analytics, and other initiatives supporting the employee experience and DESRI’s broader organizational goals

What they're looking for:

• We're interested in analytical, accomplished students with a demonstrated interest in business operations, recruiting, human capital, organizational strategy, or related fields
• Intellectually curious individuals with strong written and verbal communication abilities, analytical acumen, sound judgment, and an interest in solving organizational problems will excel in this role
• A record of academic and/or professional achievement is required
• The ability to collaborate effectively, exercise discretion, manage multiple priorities, and approach both quantitative and qualitative problems thoughtfully is vital to this role
• Candidates should be comfortable working with data and developing clear, actionable conclusions from their analyses
• A high level of initiative, attention to detail, and interest in learning how a growing organization operates are strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to undergraduate or graduate students who are in their final year of full-time study following the internship

Benefits:

• Undergraduate interns: a $5,000 housing stipend.
• Graduate interns: a $5,000 housing stipend.
• Interns will work closely with mentors and project managers who will support their professional development.
• Opportunities to collaborate across DESRI, participate in learning and intern events, visit an operating renewable energy asset, and present their work to colleagues at the end of the summer.