Data Analyst Intern

We employ 1,300 people in operations, engineering, customer service and corporate roles. Call centers in Reno and two other locations handle customer service. Pension plan for most employees.

The program

Lakeside Water is hiring a Data Analyst Intern for May 2027. This role is about accuracy first. A wrong number in a report is worse than a late one. You can work from home anywhere in the US. We have no office requirement. You will need a reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work.

What you'll do

• Check numbers across sources and flag mismatches before reports go out.
• Track marketing campaign results using Google Analytics 4 data.
• Prepare the weekly MIS report and send it to the team lead every Monday.
• Document metric definitions so everyone calculates churn and conversion the same way.
• Build and update dashboards in Power BI, Tableau or Looker Studio.
• Analyse funnel drop-offs and summarise findings in a one-page note.
• Automate repetitive spreadsheet tasks with Python, Apps Script or Power Query.
• Clean and merge data in Excel or Google Sheets using VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and pivot tables.

What we're looking for

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028.
• Must be able to follow up on data requests without constant reminders.
• Pursuing a degree in Statistics, Economics, Commerce, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, graduating in 2027 or 2028.
• Good Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting and basic charts.
• Available 20 to 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• A sample dashboard or analysis project you can share.
• Laptop with Excel or Google Sheets and a stable internet connection.

Preferred qualifications

• Google Data Analytics or Microsoft PL-300 certification.
• Prior project with real business data from a college club, family business or freelance client.

What you get out of it

• Certificate, letter of recommendation and flexible hours.
• How business metrics like CAC, churn and retention are actually calculated.
• Top interns are considered for a junior analyst opening.
• Presenting numbers in a way non-technical people can act on.

Program dates: May 2027, 10-12 weeks.

Pay: $36.00 - $37.00 per hour

What we offer

• Home office setup stipend.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Flexible hours.

Lakeside Water is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Duration: 10-12 weeks. Start: May 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Lakeside Water.