Corporate Events, Philanthropy & Community Engagement Intern

Citizens Energy Group•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Citizens Energy Group is seeking an intern to support its Corporate & Public Affairs team through event planning, volunteer engagement, philanthropy initiatives, community outreach, and brand engagement. The intern will primarily assist the Corporate Events & Philanthropy Coordinator and will also support the Brand & Corporate Engagement Manager on Indy H2O initiatives and collaborate with the Public Engagement Specialist on community outreach programs and events. The role is suited to someone interested in community impact, relationship-building, volunteerism, philanthropy, and public engagement. Citizens Energy Group’s Internship Program gives undergraduate students hands-on experience on projects supporting the business and its communities. Interns can also participate in professional development activities, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and site visits. Some positions may offer hybrid flexibility; interns are encouraged to connect with peers and leaders through required in-person program events throughout the summer. Under the general supervision of the Corporate Events & Philanthropy Coordinator, Brand & Corporate Engagement Manager, and Public Engagement Specialist, the intern will support corporate and community events, employee volunteer opportunities, charitable giving and sponsorship activities, community partnerships, and public engagement. The intern will lead coordination of Citizens’ participation in the Indiana Sports Corp Corporate Challenge, support Indy H2O promotional activities and the H2O to Go water trailer, and assist with administrative systems, data, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, philanthropy, public relations, communications, marketing, event management, business, community leadership, or a related field.
Passion for philanthropy, volunteerism, community engagement, and making a positive impact.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a self-starter.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Creative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach.
Comfort interacting with employees, community partners, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Ability to occasionally bend, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing corporate and community events.
Support the employee volunteer program, including recruitment, communications, and event logistics.
Develop and coordinate a volunteer opportunity for Citizens employees and summer interns.
Assist with planning and facilitating a Philanthropic Partner Roundtable.
Support charitable giving initiatives, sponsorships, and community partnership activities.
Assist with event registration, attendee communications, surveys, and post-event reporting.
Provide on-site event support, including setup, execution, and teardown.
Identify and coordinate internal and external volunteer opportunities.
Maintain volunteer participation records and engagement metrics.
Support employee engagement activities that promote community involvement and service.
Partner with community organizations to coordinate volunteer projects and outreach efforts.
Assist with outreach tables, community resource events, and public engagement activities.
Lead coordination of Citizens’ participation in the Indiana Sports Corp Corporate Challenge, including team recruitment, communications, registration, volunteer coordination, and event logistics.
Track Corporate Challenge participation and engagement to help maximize employee involvement.
Support Indy H2O promotional and community engagement efforts, including marketing outreach, event activations, and community partnerships.
Support the H2O to Go water trailer at community and company events.
Assist with Zoho, SharePoint, Teams, and other department systems and projects.
Support data management, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.