Sustainability, Community and Inclusive Engagement Intern

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

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About The Position 

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Nearly 1,400 employees serve the company with business planning, communications, inclusion, financial support, human resources, information technology, legal counsel, safety and supply services. 

The candidate will work on-site at Ameren HQ and interface with external stakeholders and co-workers onsite, over TEAMS virtually, and possible in off-site meetings. 

May - August 2026 Internship

Key responsibilities include: 

• Supports the daily operations of Ameren’s Sustainability, Community and Inclusion team, which have recently merged under the "SCI" umbrella under the leadership of Ameren's Chief Sustainability Officer. 

• Responsibilities for the candidate will be divided by approximately 1/3 time invested with each department, either per week or on a rotational basis (TBD).  

• Activities may include Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) benchmarking/research, ESG voluntary reporting support, and/or support with Energy Affordability initiatives; Upgrade and maintenance of the inclusive engagement team webpage and SharePoint site, assistance with implementing inclusive engagement employee and community outreach efforts, and collaborating on equity projects; Collecting and distilling post-grant and post-sponsorship data, and collating information to inform graphs, editorial, and stronger nonprofit partner relationships, and supporting corporate campaigns like United Way or other co-worker-involved fundraising activities.  

Qualifications 

Education: Must be a current student pursuing a Bachelors or Masters from an accredited college or university required. Human Resources, Sustainability/Environmental Management, Marketing, Data Analytics, or Public Policy major is preferred. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required. 

Experience: Aptitude for collecting data points and reasoning to find commonalities and outliers. Strong presence and project management skills, with ability to balance multiple deliverables simultaneously. Experience writing for digital channels such as a blog, professional social media accounts, website or other digital channels preferred. Web or Graphic Design background is preferred. Experience designing and managing a blog or website using a content management system (ex: WordPress, SharePoint, etc.) is preferred 

Other: Good analytical, communication, and human relations skills. Adaptable and flexible. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong Microsoft Office skills preferred, especially in MS Excel (data, chart creation, etc.).  Previous internship or co-op experience is preferred 

Additional Information 

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment.  Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates. 

Compensation:

We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the salary offered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.