About the role#
Hawaiian Electric offers a project-based summer internship for students interested in emergency preparedness, response, and meteorology. You will work alongside a dedicated mentor to research and execute an objective-based project. This role includes opportunities to participate in cross-functional activities, attend professional development workshops, and present your findings to the management team at the end of the summer.
What you'll do#
- Support program communications, reporting, and business analytics initiatives.
- Create engaging communication materials, such as promotional videos and newsletters.
- 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 and develop reporting tools.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an active student at a post-secondary school.
- Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Enrollment in school for Fall 2027.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Studies in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Climate Sciences, Computer Science, Programming, or a related field.
- An official digital copy of your transcript.
Location & details#
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Starting 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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