HR/Talent Acquisition - Campus Intern

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Summer Internship Program at American Electric Power (AEP) designed for college students to gain hands-on experience in human resources and talent acquisition. The 10-to-12-week paid internship program allows students to work directly with industry leaders, collaborate with a team, and engage in mentorship opportunities while working on individual projects. AEP is committed to growth, offering comprehensive training and development programs tailored to enhance skills and understanding of the electric utility industry. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects, accelerating personal and professional development and kickstarting their careers.

Requirements

Completion of a sophomore year of a bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or a related field by Summer 2027.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Must be at least 18 years old.
Graduation date must be December 2027 or later.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship (OPT, CPT not eligible).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Canva is a plus.
Experience with project-management tools like Trello or Asana.
Event planning and coordination: Ability to organize workshops, networking sessions, and intern events.
Data analysis and reporting: Comfortable collecting feedback, summarizing insights, and supporting metrics tracking.
Professionalism and reliability: Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to represent AEP positively in campus and intern-facing settings.
Self-starter mindset: Eager to learn, take initiative, and support a fast-moving team.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing intern orientation, learning sessions, social events, and career-development activities.
Help coordinate logistics for career fairs, info sessions, and on-campus engagement events.
Draft newsletters, announcements, reminders, and email updates; maintain intern resource guides and FAQs.
Book conference rooms, manage calendars, track RSVPs, and ensure smooth execution of virtual and in-person events.
Support initiatives like buddy programs, mentorship activities, and engagement campaigns; gather and summarize intern feedback.
Update intern databases, track attendance and participation, and assist with engagement metrics and leadership reports.
Support creation and distribution of flyers, social posts, and campus-focused promotional materials.
Take meeting notes, maintain documentation, monitor shared inboxes, and assist with general team organization.
Contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives and help develop creative ideas for intern-experience improvements.