Job Information
Calpine Internship – Corporate Communications & Community Outreach in Houston, Texas
Description
Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.
Job Responsibilities
This internship role will provide broad exposure to both internal and external facets of corporate communications and include the following responsibilities:
Assist with coordination of employee and volunteer/community outreach events.
Create and maintain project materials such as information packets, rosters and other general administration.
Organize and sort department content located on various media (share drives, SharePoint, binders, etc.).
Perform inventory on project items and merchandise.
Create and maintain content for electronic bulletin boards, intranet and social media channels.
Update department procedures and work instructions.
Support other departments as needed with communications-related tasks.
Job Requirements
Fulltime student currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university, majoring in communications, community relations, public relations, journalism, business management/administration or related field.
Sophomore or above, having complete at least 30 credit hours.
GPA of 3.0 or above.
Is in good standing with their respective university.
Possesses excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail.
Has intermediate skills using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
Has basic to intermediate knowledge of the Adobe design suite of products including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Occasional availability after working hours or on weekends to help execute and participate in employee activities and volunteer events.
Legally eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future for any company
Additional Calpine Information
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
