HR/Talent Acquisition - Campus Intern

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking one full-time, paid Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Intern for Summer 2027 at its office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This 10-to-12-week internship is for a student seeking hands-on experience alongside human resources and talent acquisition professionals. The intern will help attract, engage, and develop emerging talent, contribute to meaningful HR work, and gain exposure to HR operations and talent strategy at a Fortune 200 energy company. The intern will support intern-program activities, campus recruiting, candidate and hiring-manager communications, and the delivery of the internship experience. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives, support talent strategy discussions, and learn about the energy industry and AEP’s workforce.

Requirements

Complete 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 and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
At least 18 years old.
Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to interact professionally with interns, managers, and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, schedules, and event logistics.
Ability to collaborate with HR, recruiting teams, and cross-functional partners.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle unexpected changes.
Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to represent AEP positively in campus and intern-facing settings.
Initiative and eagerness to learn and support a fast-moving team.
Position is not eligible for sponsorship; OPT and CPT are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Canva.
Familiarity with project-management tools such as Trello or Asana.
Event planning and coordination experience.
Comfort collecting feedback, summarizing insights, and supporting metrics tracking.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and executing intern orientation, learning sessions, social events, and career-development activities.
Help coordinate logistics for career fairs, information 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 support the execution of virtual and in-person events.
Support 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 the 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 ideas to improve the intern experience.