Corporate Community Impact Intern

ComEd Corporate Community Impact Internship

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