Description

As a Talent Acquisition & HR Intern you will operate as a full‑time member of the HR team, supporting processes that attract, engage, and develop emerging talent. You will assist with planning and executing intern orientation, learning sessions, and career‑development activities while also helping coordinate campus recruiting events. The role involves regular communication with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring a world‑class internship experience.

Daily tasks include drafting newsletters and announcements, maintaining resource guides, booking conference rooms, managing calendars, and tracking event RSVPs. You will also support intern engagement initiatives such as buddy programs and mentorship, collect and summarize feedback, and update databases with attendance and participation metrics. Additional responsibilities cover creating promotional flyers, social media posts, taking meeting notes, and contributing to diversity and inclusion projects.

• Assist with intern orientation, learning sessions, social events, and career‑development activities.
• Coordinate logistics for campus recruiting events such as career fairs and info sessions.
• Draft newsletters, announcements, and maintain intern resource guides and FAQs.
• Manage calendars, book conference rooms, track RSVPs, and support virtual/in‑person event execution.
• Support intern engagement initiatives like buddy programs, mentorship, and feedback collection.
• Update intern databases, track attendance, and prepare engagement metrics reports.
• Create and distribute flyers, social media posts, and other promotional materials.
• Take meeting notes, maintain documentation, and monitor shared inboxes.
• Contribute to diversity and inclusion projects and innovate intern‑experience improvements.

Requirements

AEP seeks candidates who have completed at least their sophomore year in business, human resources, or a related field, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are graduating in December 2026 or later. Required skills include strong written and verbal communication, organizational and time‑management abilities, teamwork, problem‑solving, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva, Trello, or Asana is a plus. Interns must be at least 18 years old and the position does not offer sponsorship for OPT or CPT.

• Must have completed sophomore year, GPA ≥3.0, strong writing/organization, Microsoft Office proficiency; Canva a plus.
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, teamwork, problem‑solving, and event‑planning abilities.

Benefits

American Electric Power (AEP) offers a 10‑to‑12‑week paid Summer Internship Program for college students in 2026. Interns work onsite in Columbus, Ohio, or Tulsa, Oklahoma, gaining hands‑on experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. The program provides mentorship from industry leaders, comprehensive training, and the chance to contribute to real‑world projects that impact the electric utility industry.

Columbus offers a vibrant cultural scene, parks, dining, shopping, and sports venues, while Tulsa provides museums, outdoor recreation at the Gathering Place, a lively food scene, and numerous festivals. Both cities provide a rich backdrop for an enjoyable summer experience alongside professional development.

Compensation ranges from $22 to $26 per hour for the 10‑12‑week internship. The role is classified as sedentary work, requiring occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds. AEP is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and building the future energy grid.

• Earn $22‑$26 per hour for a 10‑12‑week paid internship.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance