About the role
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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.
About Us:
Duke Energy, one of the largest electric powers holding company in the U.S., is a Fortune 150 company dedicated to driving the future of reliable, affordable and cleaner energy. Join us in our mission to build a smarter energy future and help drive our transition to net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.
Why Duke Energy?
Here are the top 3 reasons why working at Duke Energy as a college student is the number one choice for you:
1. Career Development: Duke Energy provides extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development resources to help students grow professionally.
2. Growth and Reputation: As one of the largest energy companies in the U.S., Duke Energy offers job growth and a reputable name in the industry, which can be advantageous for future career prospects.
3. Work-Life Balance: The company supports a healthy work-life balance with flexible work schedules, remote work options, and employee wellness programs.
Internship Overview:
Make an impact with Duke Energy’s Enterprise Solutions & Services Change Management Summer Internship. Join a team that leads organizational change management and readiness for technology and security efforts affecting our enterprise. This isn’t just an internship; it’s your opportunity to gain real-world experience, work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and contribute to meaningful change.
Roles / Responsibilities may include:
- *Change Management*: Support and execute plans to prepare, equip and support others through change including sponsorship, coaching, communications, training and resistance management plans
- *Communication & Training Execution*: Support development and execution of easy-to-understand and creative communication and/or training to effectively prepare our internal clients for change
What We’re Looking For:
- *Strong Communicators*: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting clear and compelling messages
- *Collaborative Team Players*: Ability to thrive in a team environment, bringing diverse perspectives and energy to collaborative efforts
- *Detail-Oriented Individuals:* Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and efforts effectively
- *Problem Solvers*: Curious individuals who can identify problems, develop creative solutions and take actions to resolve them
Basic/Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree as a rising senior or graduate student in Psychology, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Business or related field
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Must not graduate prior to August 2027
- Valid driver’s license
Desired Qualifications:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Exposure to or familiarity with areas such as change management, human resources, marketing/communications or people-related field
- Leadership potential or skills displayed through extracurricular activities (e.g., sports, community service, clubs and academic organizations)
- Strong interest in emerging technologies, including Generative AI and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), with a focus on learning and applying these skills to real-world efforts
- Willingness to take on a variety of different tasks and efforts
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Previous change management / readiness, design or corporate experience
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Self-driven, motivated and proactive
Working Conditions:
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations. In office 3 days per week.
- Minimal to no travel required.
- This opportunity requires a 40-hour work week.
- Internship summer session length is 10-12 weeks.
Join us this summer at Duke Energy and be a part of a team that’s lighting the way to a brighter, more innovative, sustainable future!
Travel Requirements
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
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Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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