Prairie State Generating Company is looking for college students who are interested in a summer intern program in communications, within the energy industry. This paid internship program will provide students with hands-on training, industry experience, and exposure to industry professionals.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Drafting internal and external communications, including social media posts
- Composing articles using information gathered in interviews
- Developing public relations materials (such as newsletters, infographics, videos, etc.)
- Planning and assisting with company events and initiatives
- Supporting human resource functions as they relate to organization and communication
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
Education/Experience
- To be considered, an individual MUST be enrolled in a college degree program and will have completed their freshman year of college.
- Must be in good academic standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Preferred majors of study include: public relations, marketing, journalism and/or communications.
- MUST be available for a 12-week program beginning in Late-May to Mid-August.
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to clearly communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and understand operating procedures.
- Ability to work unsupervised as required.
Work Environment
The characteristics listed herein describe the work environment the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. While performing the duties of this position, the employee:
- Works in an office environment, with limited exposure to the power plant and coal mine.
- Exposed to a quiet to moderately noisy environment primarily; very noisy and dirty environment occasionally.
- Exposed to industrial safety hazards occasionally.
Compensation and Benefits
At Prairie State, the base pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this role is $25.00 per hour Undergraduate level and $28.00 per hour Graduate level.
Skills Required
- Must be enrolled in a college degree program
- Must have completed freshman year of college
- Must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must be available for a 12-week program from late May to mid-August
- Preferred major in public relations, marketing, journalism, or communications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, and others
- Ability to read and understand operating procedures
- Ability to work unsupervised as required
What We Do
Prairie State Generating Company, LLC operates the Prairie State Energy Campus, a large-scale power-generation facility. The campus uses modern technology to produce cleaner, baseload electricity for member communities and is owned by nonprofit municipal utilities and electric cooperatives. Its core business is operating a coal-fired electrical power station and supplying reliable, baseload energy to participating member communities through a community-focused ownership model.
