2026 Summer Internship - MIS - Virtual

Why You Should Apply for This Internship

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future.

Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August. Apply Today!

This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

Where You Will Work

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in accounting and finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, engineering, and more. Our virtual internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Interns can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from virtual work based on business factors.

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, performs MIS related duties assigned per department. As such responsibilities are carried out; unscheduled and scheduled overtime may be required. Also, may be required to work outside of normal working hours.

Below are samples of summer projects that interns will be assigned:

Business Analyst Tasks Include:

- Meet with business to evaluate their business and technical needs, define scope and document business requirements

- Research internal and external solutions

- Conduct user acceptance testing and document findings

- Create end-user and training documentation

Security Analyst Tasks Include:

- Document and maintain perimeter risk assessment

- Document and maintain network device hardening process

- Create and conduct security awareness training

- Manage security vulnerability management assessment

Business Intelligence Analyst Tasks Include:

- Analyze and document business requirements

- Write queries and perform data analysis

- Design and develop, enhance or fix reports and dashboards

- Work with users to adopt solutions

Custom Development Analyst Tasks Include:

- Understands SOA design patterns, specifically with micro-services

- Experience writing .NET code; C# specifically, JavaScript and SOL

- An interest in UX/UI design

- Understands cloud platforms

What You Bring To Freeport

- Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university, pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in an appropriate MIS or Computer Technology discipline or closely related field; OR

- Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in MIS, or Computer Technology or closely related field.

- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

- Highly accurate and detail oriented.

- Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.

- Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.

- Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

- Must be able to demonstrate our core values of honesty, fairness, respect, trust, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

- Exposed to: SharePoint document management, MS Project and data analytics

What We Offer:

- The estimated pay range for this role is currently $23.00 - $28.75/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.

- Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

- Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.

- Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.

- Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.

- Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What We Require:

- Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.

- Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.