About the role#
This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain professional experience through project-based work. You will be paired with a dedicated mentor to research and execute an objective-based project. Throughout the summer, you will participate in cross-functional activities and attend professional development events. At the end of the program, you will present your achievements and lessons learned to management.
What you'll do#
- Support program communications, reporting, and business analytics initiatives.
- Develop promotional videos, newsletters, dashboards, and data-driven reports.
- Create engaging communication materials.
- Build and maintain dashboards to monitor key performance indicators.
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights.
- Perform budget analysis to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, present findings, and develop reporting tools.
What you'll need#
- Current, active student at a post-secondary school (college or community college) in good academic standing.
- Must be attending school in Fall 2027 with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Studying in fields such as Fire Science, Business, Marketing, Finance, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Emergency Management, or related areas.
- Preferred coursework includes fire behavior and ecology, wildfire prevention and mitigation, electrical power systems, utility operations, forensic investigation, risk management, hazard mitigation, or meteorology.
Location & details#
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Starts at $21.00 per hour.
About Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric provides electricity to 95 percent of the population in Hawaii. The company operates across Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Lanai, and Molokai. It was founded in 1891 and maintains its headquarters in Honolulu. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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