Consulting Intern, Business Management or Information Technology

Overview

BerryDunn is seeking a Business Management and/or IT Consulting Intern to join our State Government Practice Group’s Finance and Administration Practice. Our state team focuses on serving the organization, information technology, and management needs of state government agencies. We have worked with hundreds of state government agencies throughout the United States. We understand the needs of these agencies, their fiscal constraints, and the commitment to serving constituents.

As an Business Management or IT Consulting Intern with this team, you can expect to receive guidance from the supervisor(s), consultants or principals in charge of an engagement or project working with our client’s Finance and Administration teams. With guidance from staff members of the Finance and Administration practice, you will become familiar with the firm’s systems, operations and relationships. The firm expects you to demonstrate flexibility, have a willingness to seek out advice, and exhibit an ambition for learning. Our preference to enrich the internship experience is to base this intern in our Portland, Maine office. 

We have openings for:

• Summer 2025 running from June 3, 2025 through August 8, 2025.

Please provide the following in your application:

• Resume
• Unofficial transcript

You Will

• Develop a general understanding of the consulting process in the government sector.
• Assist in performing consulting engagements of all sizes. This may involve conducting research, assisting with detailed and technical aspects of the engagement, documenting the engagement and assisting with engagement reporting.
• Follow appropriate diagnostic, data collection, fact finding, and data analysis practices.
• Assist with project management tasks such as tracking and reporting project progress, maintaining project document repository, and reviewing deliverables for quality assurance.
• Participate in staff/team meetings and training and work effectively as a team player on multiple client projects.
• Provide ad hoc assessments and briefings in response to client requests.
• Develop concise summaries, reports, and presentations of complex data for client leadership.

You Have

• Currently enrolled as a student in a BA/BS/MS Degree in Political Science, Economics, Communications, Business Administration, and/or Computer Science.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building, including excellent writing and communication skills.
• Relevant work experience in government or public administration field is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Compensation Details

The hourly rate for this role is $28 per hour. This rate represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications in excess of the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply and a final rate may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The rate of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

BerryDunn Benefits & Culture

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is a leading national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and consulting services to businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories. Since 1974, we have been a client-centered, people-first firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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