Minnesota Power
Duluth, Minnesota
Programming Interns - 2000
Posting #20701

Minnesota Power is seeking 2 Programming Interns to work in the Applications Department of Information Technology & Services located at the Rowe Energy Control Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Primary Responsibilities:
-       Web page development
-       Development and enhancement of MS Office applications
-       Development and enhancement of source code using C Language, Visual Basic for Applications, Shell Scripting Languages
-       Establishment of training & procedure manuals
-       Desktop support

Requirements:
-       Minimum: Nearing completion of sophomore year of Bachelor's degree program
- Major in Computer Science, Information Systems & Technology of Computer Engineering
-       Related work experience desirable
-       Minimum GPA of 2.8
-       Computer skills: Familiarity with several of the following: Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Workstation: Microsoft Office: Structured Query Language (SQL); Visual Basic for Application; C/C++ Programming Language; relational database management system concepts; Web page development techniques (HTML, Active Server Pages); knowledge of Unix is a plus
-       Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish and maintain positive working relationships
-       Flexible and able to handle multiple changing priorities
-       Able to work independently or as part of a group

Duration of Internship, Hours of Work and Pay Rate:
-       Internship duration: Immediately through December 2000; continuation likely through May 2001 15-20 hours per week during school term; 40 hours per week during summer break
-       Hours of work: Flexible between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.-compatible with school schedule
-       Rate of pay: $9.74 per hour

Application Process:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a resume, a copy of their transcript, and a Minnesota Power Employment Application (available at the Placement Office) to :
Minnesota Power, Attention: Employment Opporturnity 20701,
30 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802

Responses must be received by February 21, 2000.

Minnesota Power is a broadly diversifies service company Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.  The Company has operations in four business segments: (1) electric operations; (2) water services; (3) automotive services; and (4) investments.

Minnesota Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer