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At Exelon, our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are a Fortune 200 company united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.
As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities -- 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). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.
Our people are empowered to evolve and advance their careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come, stay and grow -- whether that's in the role and path they start in or in new and exciting career opportunities across our business. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, opportunities for career path changes, and health and retirement benefits.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
ComEd is seeking a motivated college student or graduate student to support corporate giving, civic sponsorship, employee communications, and community engagement within the Corporate Relations 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 February 2024 with a commitment through August 2024 required, with the potential for an extension. A one-year commitment is preferred. Competitive compensation; 15-30 hours per week. The position is currently located at the company headquarters in downtown Chicago. Relocation will not be provided.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
*Assist in coordination of sponsorship fulfillment with outside 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
*Must be enrolled in college or graduate school through the duration of the internship
*Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills
*Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines, and at times, under limited direction
*Proven ability to work independently and within a team
Preferred:
*Passionate about current events
*Interest and/or knowledge of nonprofits in Northern Illinois
*Understanding of public affairs
