Communications and Business Operations Intern - MN, CO

Xcel Energy

Hours: Part time
Where: Minneapolis, MN, 55401
Apply by: End Date: October 16, 2026
Posted: Sep 7

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond.

The intern will support the Energy Supply Strategy, Governance, and Business Operations organization.

What you'd do

Assist in developing and distributing internal communications, announcements, newsletters, and employee engagement materials.
Create and update presentations, executive briefing materials, infographics, and other visual communication tools.
Support SharePoint site maintenance, content development, and communication resource management.
Review and document business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and assist with process standardization efforts.
Support business operations activities including reporting, meeting coordination, action tracking, and governance documentation.

What they want

Current student, Junior or higher
Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Starts: 2026-09-07