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Innovation Intern

The Auto Club Group
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
1 Auto Club Drive (Show on map)
Aug 03, 2025
It's a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD Job Type: Part time Exempt/Non Exempt: Hourly Job Description: ---JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD--- Why Intern with the AAA-The Auto Club Group (ACG) The ACG Internship Program aims to provide a rich, relevant, and rewarding experience for college students. Interns will have weekly touch-bases with the Internship Team and meet virtually with executives from around the organization. The goal of the program is to provide interns the opportunity to connect, network, and grow as they work on department-specific projects and is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. In this position with the AAA-ACG Innovation Team, you will: Gain valuable experience working in a forward-thinking, cross-functional innovation environment while applying core finance and accounting principles to real-world business challenges. You will work alongside our innovation and design teams to provide financial insights and analysis to support product testing, business model validation, and decision-making processes. A DAY IN THE LIFE of an AAA-ACG Innovation Finance Intern ACG is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical student to join our team as a Finance/Accounting Innovation Intern. You will support early-stage product initiatives with financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic analysis. Your contributions will help evaluate the financial viability and potential impact of new ideas developed by the innovation team. In this position, you will have the opportunity to: Build financial forecasts and simple financial models to support business planning and decision-making Perform SWOT analyses and assist in risk assessment of innovation projects Conduct market research to inform cost assumptions and revenue opportunities Analyze performance data from early-stage product tests Prepare Excel-based reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership Assist in identifying KPIs and success metrics for initiatives Work cross-functionally with innovation leads, designers, and business stakeholders Gain exposure to innovation processes, including design thinking and agile methodologies WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO Required Qualifications: Must be: At least a sophomore, fully enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited college/university, with a minimum 3.0 GPA Majoring in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field Legally authorized to work in the U.S. Must have: Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, organization skills, and strong situational adaptability Ability to clearly communicate financial insights to non-financial audiences Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively Experience with PC software applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas, what-if analysis, etc.) Knowledge of: Basic math calculations to accurately perform various types of transactions Basic forecasting and budgeting techniques Financial statements, income analysis, and key business metrics Common business frameworks (e.g., SWOT, ROI, break-even analysis) Ability to: Learn the full range ACG products, services and functions to perform the responsibilities of assigned job Assist internal/external client in response to questions, requests and resolution of problems Translate qualitative business ideas into quantitative models Think critically and challenge assumptions Review records, system files, reports, etc. to ensure correct information is reflected and/or assigned. Gather data and prepare/trackreports Assist and/or develop reports/presentations/recommendations for management review Communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public Rotate within departments/field location to cross-train on various business line functions Work independently and on teams Preferred Qualifications: Ability to learn and adapt to corporate cultures and processes and provide own relevant and effective experience and best practices Be comfortable in an environment where responsibilities are broadly defined, resources are limited, and collaboration is critical to success Ability to provide good service to internal and/or external customers Familiarity with financial modeling and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) Prior internship or project experience in a finance or business analytics role Exposure to innovation, startups, or entrepreneurial coursework Comfortable with ambiguity and iterative problem-solving Supervisory Responsibilities (briefly describe, if applicable, or indicate None): None Compensation and Time Commitment The Auto Club Group will provide compensation of $18.50/hour for 20 hours/week. The interns will be expected to report during core hours Monday through Friday for the duration of the program's fourteen (14) weeks. The program will run from August 25th to December 5th, 2025. Work Environment This position is currently able to work remotely from a home office location for day-to-day operations unless occasional travel for meetings, collaborative activities, or team building activities is specified by leadership. This is subject to change based on amendments and/or modifications to the ACG Flex Work policy. Due to the remote nature of this role, the intern must have access to reliable internet and provide their own computer capable of running Excel and communication tools. This internship is Bring Your Own Device. Who We Are Become a part of something bigger. The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America. By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life's journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance. And when you join our team, one of the first things you'll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other. We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger. To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com Important Note: ACG's Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level. The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements. The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job. AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.