Summer 2027 Internship Program: Community Engagement & Social Impact - Brooklyn, NY
About The Position
The Community Engagement & Social Impact internship is part of National Grid’s Gridtern Program, which provides currently enrolled college students with practical experience in the energy industry. The intern will support the Community Engagement & Social Impact team in Brooklyn, NY. The team strengthens communities through investments focused on STEM education, energy affordability, and community resilience, working with nonprofit and community organizations and engaging employees in volunteerism and other community initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting community investment, research, data analysis, and strategic initiatives across the Social Impact portfolio. Work may include researching trends and best practices, tracking programs and partners, analyzing data, and preparing presentations, communications, and reports that demonstrate program impact. The intern will use Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 to organize and analyze information, communicate insights, and support planning and reporting. The role also offers opportunities to explore how AI and emerging technologies can improve information management, analysis, and communication, identify process improvements, contribute ideas, manage discrete projects, and collaborate with colleagues and community partners. The position is based in Brooklyn, NY. The intern must reside within commuting distance of the designated work location and within National Grid’s existing footprint. The program begins Monday, May 24, 2027, and is full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer. Interns participate in training and development activities and work with a specific team. The hourly salary range is $22.00–$28.00. National Grid does not provide visa sponsorship, relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement for this position.
Requirements
- Be registered as a full-time student and continue full-time education through the Fall 2027 semester.
- Pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Social Impact, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
- Have accumulated at least 18 credits.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be available to start Monday, May 24, 2027, and work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the summer.
- Have work authorization that does not require current or future visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States, including CPT or OPT.
- Reside within National Grid’s existing footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office in Brooklyn, NY.
Responsibilities
- Support community investment, research, data analysis, and strategic initiatives across the Social Impact portfolio.
- Research emerging trends and best practices.
- Assist with program and partner tracking.
- Analyze data and translate findings into clear insights.
- Develop or support presentations, communications, and reports that demonstrate the impact of community programs.
- Use Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 to organize and analyze information and support team planning and reporting.
- Explore how AI and emerging technologies can improve information management, analysis, and communication.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and support decision-making.
- Contribute ideas, manage discrete projects, and collaborate with colleagues and community partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
