Corporate Communications Intern

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work.

NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, managing more than 400 facilities and over 60 GW of generation under contract across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK. Powered by a team of roughly 4,000 people, we now support the full life cycle of energy and industrial plants — from development and construction through operations, optimization, digital transformation and decommissioning — giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while helping to modernize the critical infrastructure that keeps communities running.

Opportunity Summary

As a NAES Corporate Communications Intern, you will be embedded in the heart of our corporate messaging engine. Your primary project will be the execution of an extensive communications campaign where you will learn to navigate the nuances of internal employee engagement and brand positioning. By the end of the program, you will have a tangible “win” for your portfolio, showing your ability to move a project from creative concept to a multi-channel reality. You will utilize internal and external communication tools, including but not limited to: ContactMonkey, NAES Intranet, Wordpress, LinkedIn, and Adobe Suite.

Primary Functions:

Campaign Management

• Assist in the strategy, drafting, and deployment of a three-month corporate campaign
• Meet weekly with the Communications team to review campaign metrics, messaging tone, and project timelines

Content Creation

• Draft and schedule company-wide emails and intranet announcements to keep employees informed and engaged
• Collaborate with the Communications Associate to create, curate, and schedule engaging posts across professional social platforms
• Author a featured article or blog post documenting the campaign’s impact or success stories
• Assist in designing basic graphics, layouts, or slide decks to maintain a cohesive visual identity for the campaign

 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work alongside members of the Communications team to learn the technical aspects of communications, social media algorithms and graphic design software
• Participate in meetings with various departments to gather content and ensure campaign accuracy.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Compensation

The hourly rate of pay range will be $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer for prolonged screen time, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a pre-employment drug screening.

Work Schedule

Normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended hours may be required during project phasing and project specific requirements.

Education and Experience

We are accepting applications from students who are currently enrolled in a Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or English program.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Interest in digital content strategy
• Basic understanding of design principles (experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess a valid drivers' license at all times

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.