HR/Talent Acquisition - Campus Intern

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

3d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-to-12-week paid internship program at American Electric Power (AEP) designed for driven college students to gain hands-on experience in human resources and talent acquisition. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and receive training and development opportunities. The program aims to support AEP's growth in the energy industry by attracting, engaging, and developing top emerging talent. Interns will be treated as HR professionals, supporting various HR operations and talent strategy discussions.

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.
• Familiarity with project-management tools like Trello or Asana.

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.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Training and development programs
• Mentorship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree