About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

About Lumen's Internship Program

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today

Come join Lumen's fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers

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The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program

Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.

Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.

Preference for Central or Mountain time zone.
Candidates local to Denver, CO would have opportunity for in-person touchpoints with the team.

Work Authorization: US work authorization required for this role. Individuals requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible.

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

The Main Responsibilities

The intern will help fundamentally transform the company and change the technology landscape through their work with the Offer Management team. Offer Management (OM) is the strategic process of creating, managing, and optimizing commercial offers to attract and retain customers. It involves aligning pricing, terms, and value propositions with customer needs and business goals. At Lumen, OM plays a pivotal role in deal construction, contract negotiation, and sales enablement.

The OM intern will gain experience reviewing and recommending finance and contract business activities to solve non-standard deal requirements and meet revenue growth objectives. They will learn to negotiate pricing and contract terms with Lumen’s customers through collaboration and partnership with sellers and will play a pivotal role in hitting sales and profitability objectives by providing consultative, strategic, and analytic services to multiple sales teams.

Main Responsibilities:

Deal Support & Strategy: Learn how to review, approve or provide alternatives to entry-level OM requests for Sales and Customer Support requests
Pricing & Financial Modeling: Review internal pricing models for renewal and acquisition market opportunities including informing capital expenditure decision making
Simplify & Modernize: Offer creative alternatives and ideas for areas of process improvement
Sales Enablement & Collaboration: Assist in Capital, Renewal and ETL process improvement efforts, attending meetings and utilizing AI to review data to capture trends and outliers

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications

Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
Graduating August 2026 – May 2027
Preferred fields include but not limited to: Finance, Economics, Accounting, Sales, or related programs

Proficiency and understanding of:

Microsoft tech stack – Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot, SharePoint

Preferred qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong quantitative analytical skills
Enjoys collaboration and works well in team environment
Comfort interacting with different levels of leadership and presenting solutions
Works to think of creative solutions to challenging problems, unafraid to ask questions
Ability to multitask while working in fast-paced environment
Customer-first mindset
Salesforce experience
Collegiate leadership and/or extracurricular experience

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range:
Min: $26/hour
Max: $38/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application

Application & Interview Timeline

October – First-round interviews with top, qualified candidates
November - Interview panel with work team
December - All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

Requisition #: 340228

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

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