Intern - Corporate

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy intern to support process improvement, proposal development, and document organization through the use of AI-enabled tools. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in business operations, writing, emerging technologies, and the utility sector, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with real-world deadlines. This role offers hands-on exposure to utility infrastructure and technology sales, providing a valuable understanding of the end-to-end sales process while making a meaningful impact on how our organization operates and communicates internally.  

Key Responsibilities:

Process Support & Organization

• Assist in documenting and organizing business processes and workflows
• Help identify inefficiencies and assist in process improvements
• Maintain organized files, folders, and internal documentation systems
• Support creation of SOPs and process guidelines  

AI & Automation Support

• Use organization-approved AI tools (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot) to assist with editing and summarizing content
• Help build and refine prompts, templates, and repeatable workflows
• Test and implement simple automation ideas to improve efficiency

Formatting, Organization & Quality Control

• Ensure documents are clean, consistent, and well-formatted
• Apply standardized templates, styles, and layouts
• Review documents for grammar, flow, and readability
• Help maintain brand and formatting consistency across materials

Qualifications:

• Currently pursing or recently completed a degree in Business, Journalism, or a related field
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Interested in AI tools and process improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft CoPilot or similar AI tools
• Familiarity with document formatting (Word, Adobe, Excel, etc.)
• Interest in operations, consulting, or business strategy  

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience applying AI in real business scenarios
• Exposure to proposal development and business operations in the smart utility space
• Experience improving real workflows and systems
• Strong foundation in professional writing, formatting, and organization

Success Metrics:

• Contribution to process improvements and efficiency
• Improved organization of files and content
• Accuracy and quality of formatted documents
• Speed and effectiveness in supporting proposal development

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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