College Intern - HR Early Talent Coordinator

SRP • Tempe, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship offers hands-on experience for a college student interested in Human Resources, student engagement, and program coordination. The intern will support SRP’s Early Talent Program through internship program activities, student communications, campus engagement, and event coordination. Working with Early Talent and Talent Acquisition, the intern will help connect students with SRP opportunities and support a positive internship experience.

The intern will apply academic knowledge to Early Talent projects, collaborate across teams, support business objectives, and develop technical and professional skills while learning about SRP’s operations, culture, and the utility industry. The role requires maintaining student eligibility through enrollment and satisfactory completion of at least six qualifying credit hours per semester or equivalent academic term. Work commitment is 15 to 40 hours per week, based on business needs and manager discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and build positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Must remain enrolled, successfully complete at least six 100-level or above credit hours per semester (or equivalent academic term), and provide enrollment and academic documentation as requested.
• Commit to working 15 to 40 hours per week based on business needs and manager discretion.
• Follow department-established work schedules and location requirements, including onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge or coursework relevant to the assigned department.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or other tools relevant to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Apply academic knowledge to Early Talent projects, collaborate across teams, support business objectives, and develop technical and professional skills while learning about SRP’s operations, culture, and the utility industry.
• Maintain and update internship postings weekly on Handshake and other student-focused career platforms to promote SRP opportunities.
• Coordinate Early Talent inbox inquiries and routine communications with students, interns, leaders, and education partners.
• Support planning and coordination of internship activities, including program events and ongoing intern engagement.
• Assist with student-focused career fairs, campus events, and outreach activities, including logistics, materials, and follow-up communications.
• Help develop and maintain student- and leader-facing resources, including welcome materials, FAQs, program checklists, and website content.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs; college interns are eligible to receive $1,000 per calendar year.
• Competitive pay and performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED