About the role#
The Corporate Impact team manages corporate social responsibility, community investment, and employee engagement at Xcel Energy. This intern will support data-driven projects that advance our employee giving programs, nonprofit partnerships, and community investment strategies. You will gain hands-on experience using systems like CyberGrants and Power BI to translate data into insights that inform our strategic decision-making.
What you'll do#
- Support foundation data collection, analysis, and metric reporting.
- Develop and maintain data dashboards to track key performance indicators.
- Manage data entry and reporting within the CyberGrants portal.
- Assist with the implementation of the annual workplace giving campaign.
- Support accounting and finance teams with audit and financial processes.
- Create process documents and job aids for employee giving programs, including matching gifts and volunteer time off.
- Monitor and respond to inquiries via shared email inboxes and hotlines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior or higher in an accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Business Administration, Corporate Social Responsibility, or a related field.
- Ability to work full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with data management projects and processing.
- Ability to interpret requirements, identify trends, and generate recommendations.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.
- Prior volunteer or professional office experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: Hybrid and on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas services across eight states. The company operates in Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Texas. Its primary focus involves the generation and distribution of energy through renewable sources, nuclear energy, and traditional utility infrastructure. The organization maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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