Corporate Community Impact Intern
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ComEd
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The intern will support corporate giving, civic sponsorship, and employee communications within the Community Impact department. Responsibilities include coordinating sponsorship fulfillment, managing grant applications, and assisting with various company events and volunteer programs.
Job Description
Who We Are
We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.
Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.
We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
Are you in?
Primary Purpose
ComEd is seeking a motivated college student or graduate student to support corporate giving, civic sponsorship, employee communications, and community engagement within the ComEd Corporate Community Impact department. Candidates must be enrolled in college or graduate school through the duration of the internship. Must possess excellent project management and communication skills, have an above average attention to detail, and be a self-starter with a positive attitude and an awareness and interest in public affairs. Anticipated start date of November 2026 with a commitment through May 2027 required, with the potential for an extension. Must be currently enrolled in school. A one-year commitment is preferred. Competitive compensation; 15 hours per week. The position is currently located at the company headquarters in downtown Chicago. Relocation will not be provided.
Primary Duties
- Assist in coordination of sponsorship fulfillment with external partners
- Produce bi-weekly and monthly employee e-newsletters highlighting employee engagement opportunities
- Support management of grant application process
- Coordinate with other Exelon and ComEd departments, including marketing and communications, as needed
- Maintain and update website content
- Event support for key company signature events and volunteer events, which may include Switch on Summer, Holiday Lights, Energy Force Ambassador Program, ComEd Scholars, Cause of the Year Initiative, National Volunteer Month and Special Olympics Chicago Polar Plunge
- Assist with administrative duties within Exelon’s volunteer portal as well as coordinating and promoting volunteer events to employees
- Assist in coordination of department’s education program initiatives
- Manage in-kind donation process, including delivery and tracking
- Research business issues, best practices, and industry trends
- Handle administrative and other duties as assigned related to departmental programs and events
Minimum Qualifications
- We are seeking students who meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or post-secondary program
- Currently enrolled in an Associate's degree program and upon completion, accepted to a Bachelor program
- Actively/currently taking classes
- Minimum GPA: Cumulative 2.8/Major 3.0
- A track record of outstanding academic performance
- Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Passionate about current events
- Interest and/or knowledge of nonprofits in Northern Illinois
- Understanding of public affairs
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Floating and fixed holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.
At ComEd, we believe in being an energy partner, not just an energy provider.
Being a provider means we deliver electricity to over 4 million customers across northern Illinois, which accounts for about 70 percent of the state’s population. We do so safely and reliably because we are driven by the innovation that comes from the industry expertise our employees offer. And we're committed to pursuing best-in-class performance so that our customers receive the quality service they expect and deserve. We have championed investments in technology that help shorten outages and make them less frequent, and those investments empower our customers to make smart choices about energy usage.
Being a partner means we also help our customers discover new ways to save money on electric bills, while also showing how they can help the environment by decreasing their carbon footprint. We also support a range of initiatives that make a difference in people’s lives. Our commitment focuses on education, environment, arts and culture, and community development.
At ComEd, #PoweringLives isn’t just a motto. It is the driving force behind everything we do.
Learn more about ComEd anytime at www.ComEd.com.
Founded
1881
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Utilities
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
At ComEd, we believe in being an energy partner, not just an energy provider.
Being a provider means we deliver electricity to over 4 million customers across northern Illinois, which accounts for about 70 percent of the state’s population. We do so safely and reliably because we are driven by the innovation that comes from the industry expertise our employees offer. And we're committed to pursuing best-in-class performance so that our customers receive the quality service they expect and deserve. We have championed investments in technology that help shorten outages and make them less frequent, and those investments empower our customers to make smart choices about energy usage.
Being a partner means we also help our customers discover new ways to save money on electric bills, while also showing how they can help the environment by decreasing their carbon footprint. We also support a range of initiatives that make a difference in people’s lives. Our commitment focuses on education, environment, arts and culture, and community development.
At ComEd, #PoweringLives isn’t just a motto. It is the driving force behind everything we do.
Learn more about ComEd anytime at www.ComEd.com.
Founded
1881
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Utilities
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Chicago, IL