Corporate Community Impact Intern

About the role

ComEd is seeking a motivated college student or graduate student to support corporate giving, civic sponsorship, employee communications, and community engagement within the ComEd Corporate Community Impact department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of sponsorship fulfillment with external partners
• Produce bi-weekly and monthly employee e-newsletters highlighting employee engagement opportunities
• Support management of grant application process
• Coordinate with other Exelon and ComEd departments, including marketing and communications, as needed
• Maintain and update website content
• Event support for key company signature events and volunteer events, which may include Switch on Summer, Holiday Lights, Energy Force Ambassador Program, ComEd Scholars, Cause of the Year Initiative, National Volunteer Month and Special Olympics Chicago Polar Plunge
• Assist with administrative duties within Exelon’s volunteer portal as well as coordinating and promoting volunteer events to employees
• Assist in coordination of department’s education program initiatives
• Manage in-kind donation process, including delivery and tracking
• Research business issues, best practices, and industry trends
• Handle administrative and other duties as assigned related to departmental programs and events

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or post-secondary program
• Currently enrolled in an Associate's degree program and upon completion, accepted to a Bachelor program
• Actively/currently taking classes
• Minimum GPA: Cumulative 2.8 / Major 3.0
• A track record of outstanding academic performance
• Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Passionate about current events
• Interest and/or knowledge of nonprofits in Northern Illinois
• Understanding of public affairs

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Floating and fixed holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Pay

The hourly rate will vary based on the candidate’s year in school and major: $20.00/Hr. – $27.00/Hr.

Schedule

15 hours per week. Anticipated start date of November 2026 with a commitment through May 2027 required, with the potential for an extension. A one-year commitment is preferred. Position located at the company headquarters in downtown Chicago; relocation will not be provided.