Duke Energy

2024 Summer Internship – Innovation & Communications


PayCompetitive
LocationCharlotte/North Carolina
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R28581

      More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

      Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

      Please attach your current unofficial transcript to be considered for this position.

      This unique opportunity is part of the innovation center at the country’s largest electric power holding company. Your experience will help you grow for your future academic work and career. The organization has a limited number of summer internships in the Digital Transformation division which employs digital and innovation capabilities to transform company operations. In this role you will be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, energetic, and high performing team. The ideal candidate is one with a growth mindset – motivated to dream big, take risks, learn, and continually evolve. As a participant in this program, you will be part of a team tackling complex and compelling business and technical challenges. You will gain familiarity with the organization and the company’s business operations, as well as grow new skills, by networking with other Interns, shadowing roles, partnering to complete deliverables, and interacting with more senior level employees.

      The chosen candidate for this position will gain on-the-job experience in the areas of change management, innovation, product development, and communications.

      Basic Qualifications

      • Cumulative GPA of 2.75

      • Currently enrolled and pursuing a 4-year degree as a rising senior or graduate student in Psychology, Communications, Marketing, Cognitive Science, Innovation, Entrepreneurship or Design

      • Valid driver’s license

      Desired Qualifications

      • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

      • Exposure to or familiarity with areas such as; product management, change management, marketing/communications or design thinking

      • Leadership potential or skills displayed through extracurricular activities (e.g., sports, community service, clubs, and academic organizations)

      • Willingness to take on a variety of different tasks

      • Effective written and verbal communication skills

      • Previous software, change, design, product internship or business experience

      • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

      • Self-driven, motivated, and proactive

      Working Conditions

      • Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.

      Travel Requirements

      Not required

      Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

      No

      Represented/Union Position

      No

      Visa Sponsored Position

      No

      Posting Expiration Date

      Tuesday, October 31, 2023

      All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

      Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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