Corporate Events, Philanthropy & Community Engagement Intern

Citizens Energy Group • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Corporate Events, Philanthropy & Community Engagement Intern supports Citizens Energy Group’s Corporate & Public Affairs team with event planning, employee volunteer engagement, philanthropy initiatives, community outreach, and brand engagement. The intern primarily assists the Corporate Events & Philanthropy Coordinator with volunteer opportunities, philanthropic initiatives, company events, and community engagement activities; also supports the Brand & Corporate Engagement Manager with Indy H2O initiatives and collaborates with the Public Engagement Specialist on outreach programs and events.

The role provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience on projects supporting the business and local communities. The internship program also includes professional development activities, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and site visits. Some positions may offer hybrid flexibility, but interns are encouraged to attend required in-person program events throughout the summer.

Requirements

• Be 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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.
• 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.
• Work 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, event logistics, and participation tracking.
• Support Indy H2O promotional and community engagement efforts, including marketing outreach, event activations, community partnerships, and the H2O to Go water trailer.
• Assist with Zoho, SharePoint, Teams, and other department systems and projects.
• Support data management, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern