Data Operations Intern, E15 / Summer / Chicago, IL

At E15, we are the spark that ignites. Our team delivers next-generation insights based on data, not hunches, to drive business in healthcare, campus, corporate, sports, entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries to help companies make forward-looking decisions to benefit their business and their guests.  For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: www.e15group.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

E15 Data Operations and Analytics Internship

June 2025 – August 2025

You love data as much as sampling a new recipe or visiting your favorite restaurant. You’re a creative problem solver, a collaborator, and an innovator. To you, there’s nothing better than uncovering the “Why?” or solving a tough problem.

If you are as passionate as we are about data, analytics, innovation, and world class hospitality, then we are looking for you!

Join us in Chicago for the Summer 2025 On-Deck Internship Program with E15, a data analytics and information services company, and Compass Group, the largest foodservice contract company on the planet.

Position Description:

As an intern in this 10-week program, you’ll have the opportunity to support the Data Operations team as they support large-scale projects for some of the nation’s most well-known brands in the hospitality industry. You will be matched to a project that may involve managing semi-structured data, data transformation, relational databases, building predictive models, creating new insights, and performing a wide range of other data-driven activities that help grow the business. The program is intended to be in-person with interns working from E15’s Home Office located in downtown Chicago, IL 3-4 days per week, with 1-2 remote workdays per week.

Please note: You may be eligible for a housing subsidy to assist with temporary relocation.

Responsibilities:

• Profile data to better understand the next steps for transformations
• Extract and load multiple rows of data
• Move data from a source system to a target system
• Examine current performance and forecast future outcomes using predictive data modeling
• Build polished and insightful reports or dashboards for both internal and external stakeholders

We Have:

• Exciting projects for renowned clients
• A culture of genuine, kind collaborators
• Approachable, intern-focused mentors
• A receptive work environment that always welcomes innovative ideas
• An exciting summer ahead full of professional development opportunities, team-building activities, and intern events in Chicago

What You’ll Gain:

• Experience in extracting, manipulating, and visualizing data across different platforms
• The ability to identify key themes surfacing from different data sources
• Exposure to real-world projects and current client challenges
• A larger network of like-minded, data-driven colleagues and mentors
• Incredible experiences in an equally incredible city

You Have:

• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex data
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
• Desire to problem-solve with data
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• A good command of statistics
• A collaborative work style
• A curious mindset
• Familiarity with relational databases (E.g. SQL)

You Might Also Have:

• Familiarity with Python, C++, or Java
• Experience with some of the following techniques: regression models, classification models, optimization models, database querying, visual discovery, or complex financial modeling

Apply to E15 today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.