Summer 2027 Internship
Talent Acquisition & Development Intern
Location: Hybrid within commutable distance to a DE office location
Your role in our success:
The Talent Acquisition & Development Intern will participate in a rotational experience across the Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams. The intern will gain exposure to the employee lifecycle by supporting recruiting initiatives, candidate engagement, talent-pipeline development, the creation of employee learning resources, and the administration of our Learning Management System (LMS). This opportunity is designed for a college student interested in human resources, recruiting, communications, instructional design, or organizational development.
What you’ll be working on:
Talent Acquisition Rotation
- Support recruitment activities, including job postings, application review, candidate communications, interview coordination, and pre-employment processes.
- Assist with internship, early-career, and apprenticeship recruiting initiatives.
- Research colleges, professional organizations, and community partners to identify potential talent sources.
- Contribute to projects focused on strengthening talent pipelines, recruitment processes, and the candidate experience.
Talent Development Rotation
- Support the creation and maintenance of learning resources and assist with training projects by tracking tasks, timelines, stakeholder feedback, and maintaining project documentation.
- Assist with Learning Management System (LMS) administration, including course setup, learner enrollments, training assignments and record maintenance.
- Support LMS data accuracy by performing audits, reviewing system reports, troubleshooting basic issues, and responding to learner inquiries.
Rotational Experience
- Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, HR partners, IT partners, Talent Development professionals, and other business stakeholders.
- Attend team meetings and gain exposure to broader Human Resources programs and operations.
- Complete a cross-functional project connecting talent attraction, candidate or employee experience, and learning.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Who you are:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.
- Interest in talent acquisition, recruiting, employee learning, instructional design, or related Human Resources discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, collaboration, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Familiarity with adult-learning principles, learning management systems, recruiting systems, or project-management practices is a plus.
- Prior customer service, administrative, campus leadership, office, training, or communications experience is preferred.
- Available to work full-time for the duration of the summer internship.
Benefits/what’s in it for you?
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected]
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization, collaboration, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Available to work full-time for the duration of the summer internship.
- Interest in talent acquisition, recruiting, employee learning, instructional design, or a related Human Resources discipline.
- Familiarity with adult-learning principles, learning management systems, recruiting systems, or project-management practices.
- Prior customer service, administrative, campus leadership, office, training, or communications experience.
What We Do
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), headquartered in Dover, Delaware, is a publicly-traded, diversified energy company principally engaged in various regulated and unregulated businesses. Through multiple divisions and subsidiaries, we operate on the Delmarva Peninsula, throughout Florida, and in Pennsylvania and Ohio providing natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, and marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing; and other related services to approximately 240,000 customers. In 2018, we were recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware for the seventh consecutive year. Our team is comprised of talented and experienced professionals who make a difference by sharing the same brand values and incorporating them within the way we do business. We strive to create a personal connection with one another, our customers, communities, shareholders, and partners enabling us to deliver positive and meaningful results. Our commitment to this shared vision provides us with a unique position and differentiates us from other companies within our industry. To learn more about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, our businesses and career opportunities, visit www.chpk.com.
