Microsoft Power Platform & Automation Intern

CO 81657

We are looking for an energetic and curious IT professional to join our team as a Microsoft Power Platform & Automation Intern. This role supports the District’s Digital Intelligence and Automation Architect in designing, building, and supporting Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions that streamline processes and improve access to data. 

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Microsoft 365, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI), PowerShell, and T-SQL, and is excited to learn how to apply these tools in a real-world environment. This role is perfect for a team player who enjoys collaborating with others, solving problems, and turning ideas into practical automations and reports. 

**This is a fully remote position; however, the selected candidate must live locally in Colorado and have the ability to travel to Vail during their internship a handful of times**.

Why work for us? 
If you are a Microsoft 365 and Power Platform enthusiast looking for a progressive but stable organization that has a direct environmental impact, then we could be the employer for you. You’ll work side-by-side with our Digital Intelligence and Automation Architect, gaining hands-on experience with modern tools and real production environments. 

We hear from our employees consistently that the people at ERWSD are the best part of working here. So, if you want to grow your skills, work with great people, and contribute to meaningful work that supports our community and environment, you should definitely apply for this internship! 

The Day to Day: 

Power Platform Solutions: 

  • Help design, build, and maintain Power Apps (primarily canvas apps) to digitize forms and workflows. 
  • Assist in creating and maintaining Power Pages sites that provide secure access to forms and data. 
  • Support the development of Power Automate flows to automate notifications, approvals, and other routine processes. 
  • Participate in testing and troubleshooting Power Platform solutions and documenting fixes and improvements. 

M365 & SharePoint: 

  • Assist with configuration and maintenance of SharePoint Online sites, lists, libraries, and permissions to support collaboration and document management. 
  • Help connect Power Platform solutions to M365 data sources, following governance and security standards. 
  • Data & Reporting (Power BI + SQL): 
  • Work with senior staff to support Power BI datasets and reports used by departments across the District. 
  • Use T-SQL to query, filter, and shape data for reporting and analytics. 
  • Help verify data accuracy and assist with basic data quality checks and troubleshooting. 
  • Automation & Scripting (PowerShell / Python): 
  • Assist with creating and updating PowerShell scripts that support Microsoft 365 administration and reporting (e.g., user and group reports, configuration checks, bulk updates). 
  • Where appropriate, help develop or maintain Python scripts for data processing or integration tasks, under guidance from senior staff. 

Documentation & Training Support: 

  • Help create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and “how-to” guides for Power Platform solutions and recurring tasks. 
  • Assist with preparing materials or simple demos to help end users understand new tools and automations. 

Big Picture: Organizational Support

  • Help the IT team deliver modern, automated solutions that support departments across the District. 
  • Contribute to projects that improve how staff access information, complete tasks, and use data to make decisions. 

Continuous Learning: 

  • Stay informed about new features and capabilities in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, PowerShell, and data tools. 
  • Take advantage of training opportunities, coaching from the Digital Intelligence and Automation Architect, and hands-on project work to grow your skills. 

Values: 

  • Align with District values in all aspects of work. 
  • Be a motivated, driven self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks, asks good questions, and is eager to learn from feedback. 
  • Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 
  • Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, coursework in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience. 
  • Demonstrated experience (coursework, projects, labs, or work experience) with: 
  • Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online (required) 
  • Power Apps and/or Power Automate (required – strong preference for both) 
  • Exposure to Power Pages (preferred, strongly desired) 
  • PowerShell scripting (preferred, strongly desired) 
  • T-SQL for querying and manipulating data (required) 
  • Power BI for data visualization and reporting (preferred) 
  • Python for scripting or data work (preferred) 

Licenses and Certifications (Preferred but Not Required) 

  • Microsoft certifications such as: 
  • PL-900: Power Platform Fundamentals 
  • PL-100: Power Platform App Maker 
  • PL-200: Power Platform Functional Consultant 
  • MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals 

SCHEDULE 

This position will work up to a maximum of 1,000 hours or six months. We prefer a candidate who is available to work 30 or more hours a week for a six-month time period but will consider alternative schedules. 

This internship will work mostly remote with travel to Vail required every few weeks; Colorado residency required.  

COMPENSATION 

This role is a paid internship with the pay range of $23.72 - $33.22/hour. We value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our seasonal employee benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:  

  • Wellness program  
  • 457 Retirement savings plans  
  • Paid Holidays and PTO 
  • $800 Annual Recreation Benefit 

All District employees must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check. 

For a full classification specification, email erwsdjobs@erwsd.org. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. 

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