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Job Title:  * *Community Engagement Intern

Job Code:  * *INT033

The 12-week NiSource Internship program starting May 18th, is a multi-faceted development experience that provides our interns with challenging and meaningful work that impacts the communities we serve. As a NiSource intern, you will have the opportunity to learn from senior leadership and build professional relationships with employees across our company. The NiSource Internship program also incorporates workshops to learn about NiSource, the energy industry and infuses learning and development opportunities that sharpen your professional skills. The robust program will aid in building the fundamentals needed to enter the energy workforce upon graduation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Incumbent is required to be a full/part time student at an accredited university or college.

• Assists with public relations projects and programs, including charitable giving campaigns and community volunteer events.

• Serves as brand ambassador at targeted community events to promote core company messages across the Columbia Gas of Virginia service territory. (ex. energy efficiency, safe digging, energy assistance, renewable energyeducations, career opportunities etc.)

• Updates community stakeholder lists.

• Develops news content related to community events and engagement for internal communications intranet (MySource) and internet (NIPSCO.com) including photo and video.

• Supports social media activity.

• Research and identify opportunities to further engage in our communities and extend our outreach to customers across the Columbia Gas of Ohio service territory.

• Develop strategy to track Columbia Gas of Ohio’s community engagement efforts and measure outreach.

• Work with Communications to develop strategy to share our community engagement efforts with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications for Position

• A journalism, public relations, communications or related undergraduate path with strong writing and organizational skills.

• Willingto travel throughoutthe Columbia Gas of Ohio service territory to attend and support events.

• Must be a rising junior or senior.

• A self-starter, able manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of communications, public relations, planning, implementation and evaluation desirable.

• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Intermediate skill level with Adobe Suite (Photoshop specifically)

• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft programs (specifically Excel)

• Photography, videography or editing background 

Disclaimer

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:

$17.20 - $27.80

Posting Start Date:

2024-09-24

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-10-08

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.