Communications and Business Operations Intern - MN, CO

Xcel EnergyMinneapolis, MN
$17 - $20Hybrid

About The Position

The intern will support the Energy Supply Strategy, Governance, and Business Operations organization. This team serves as a central coordination function for Energy Supply, providing business planning, governance, and executive communications coordination across the business. The organization works closely with senior leaders to improve visibility to priorities, support organizational effectiveness, enhance communication practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will help develop and execute communications that keep employees informed and aligned with business priorities. Responsibilities may include supporting leadership presentations, creating communication and marketing materials, maintaining SharePoint content, assisting with employee engagement activities, documenting business processes, reviewing workflows for improvement opportunities, and supporting recurring reporting and governance activities. The position offers exposure to executive communications, business planning, performance reporting, change management, and cross-functional collaboration within a complex utility environment.

Requirements

  • Current student, Junior or higher
  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration
  • Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong writing experience and comfortable with building presentations via PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and distributing internal communications, announcements, newsletters, and employee engagement materials.
  • Create and update presentations, executive briefing materials, infographics, and other visual communication tools.
  • Support SharePoint site maintenance, content development, and communication resource management.
  • Review and document business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and assist with process standardization efforts.
  • Support business operations activities including reporting, meeting coordination, action tracking, and governance documentation.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Holidays
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