Events & Business Operations Intern

Granite Partners is seeking an outstanding candidate to join our team as an Events & Business Operations Intern in the fall of 2025. The role can be built around your academic schedule and may include a combination of both part-time and full-time work arrangements, depending on the time of the year, with the potential to continue into the spring and summer of 2026. The Events & Business Operations Intern will get broad exposure to a wide range of administration functions and learn what its like to work for a mission-driven private investment and holding company.During the internship, you will gain experience in event planning, project management, process management, and technology support as you help us grow the Minnesota-based Granite Companies. The Events & Business Operations Intern will support all operations and events happening at Granite Innovations, a 40,000 square foot, newly renovated building in downtown St. Cloud.What Youll DoAs an Events & Business Operations Intern, you will receive training, professional development, and direct 1:1 mentorship from leaders in the firm. In this role, you will get the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders in the Granite community to advance high impact initiatives. Training Manage projects from initiation through completion gain exposure and experience in all areas of project management. Lead a project from start to finish, leveraging systems and tools like Monday.com. Solve problems like a consultant learn to structure and break down problems, manage a project plan, and translate meaningful insights into actionable recommendations. Think like an owner learn to make decisions for the long-term, with 100-year sustainability in mind. Coaching & Mentorship Receive personalized coaching from an assigned mentor at Granite Partners who will help ensure you are acquiring skills, developing relationships, and growing as a future business leader while getting the support and tools you need to complete your projects. Experience The Granite Community Understand how Granite Partners approaches the Granite community and invests in all stakeholders. Participate in and support annual Granite Days events and experience collaboration among leaders across the Granite Companies. Gain exposure to the digital strategy and transformation projects taking place throughout the Granite Companies. Spend time with other Granite Company interns at Granite Intern Day a day of connecting, networking, building relationships, and attending the FranklinCovey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Forum. Participate in a range of social activities to get to know the firm and have fun! Potential Projects The Events & Business Operations Interns Projects Will Be Assigned Based On a Balance Of Business Needs And Experience Or Interest. Examples Of Projects Could Include Supporting event planning and projects for annual Granite Days events Providing technology support for Granite Innovations users Hosting guests at Granite Innovations Managing business administration processes Leading event planning and coordination at Granite Innovations Collaborating and supporting overall Granite Partners team efforts and team services Communicating and collaborating with an ecosystem of vendor partners, including technology, food and beverage, and office support Supporting the Granite Partners team through meeting scheduling, meeting preparation, PowerPoint development, and communication What We Are Looking ForA successful Events & Business Operations Intern at Granite Partners will: Be a sophomore or junior at a four-year college or in the second year of an associates degree Have strong academic performance and a demonstrated record of achievement Have strong technology and systems skills Have summer, student, or full-time work experience Have community engagement and service experience Be a participant in extracurricular activities with sports achievements, student club leadership, academic honors, artistic works, or the like Have a passion for the five dimensions of wellbeing: purpose, social, community, physical, and financial Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders and colleagues Thrive in a small, agile, and entrepreneurial team working across a range of responsibilities and assignments simultaneously Be a continuous learner who is caring and supportive and who anticipates the needs of other team members; be willing to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed Be aligned with our mission to grow stakeholder value and our vision of enabling world-class wellbeing; live the values of the Granite community CompensationWe offer a competitive hourly rate in the $20 to $24 range, based on experience and requirements of the role. Beyond pay, our internship program is designed to provide valuable hands-on experience and learning opportunities. Interns gain access to: Mentorship and professional development sessions Networking events with companies in the Granite community Volunteer and community activities Company facilities, including workspace, on-site resources, and tools for project completion Our internship roles are tailored to provide meaningful contributions to the hiring company while supporting career growth and education. Location The Events & Business Operations Intern position is in-person, based at our office in St. Cloud, Minnesota.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther