Summer 2026 Intern - Finance Systems

When can you expect to hear back?
We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to give us time to connect with all potential candidates before wrapping up the recruitment season. Check out our tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us!

All postings close: February 20, 2026
Interviews: Early to mid March
Offers: Mid - late March

2026 Start Dates:
This position has opportunities to start in the Summer. Please see our start date below and let us know your availability.
Summer 2026 Internships: Monday, May 18, 2025 (40/hours per week max)
 

The IT Operations Intern will work on a team that oversees the installation, routine maintenance, upgrades and daily support of the network, server and storage software. This role assists in the day-to-day operation of Workiva’s systems, and is constantly looking for ways to better meet internal customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and enhance systems to ensure optimal performance

• Review system performance consistently, including alerts and notices, and taking appropriate action quickly to prevent downtime

• Install, configure, upgrade and maintain end user computing and telecommunication systems.

• Assist the Operations team through various activities, such as facilitating change management meetings, assembling knowledge documents and helping with operations projects

What You'll Need
Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results and continuous improvement

• The ability to work successfully in a high-energy, fast paced, rapidly changing environment is necessary

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines

• Ability to quickly triage problems, identify root causes, and drive issue resolution

Experience

• Experience with AWS, networks, or servers, a plus

Education

• Must be actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Network Administration or related field

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

• Minimal travel

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office

Sponsorship Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future

Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.  

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected].

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.