HR/Talent Acquisition, Campus Intern

About the Role

American Electric Power is seeking a full-time, paid Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Intern for its office in Columbus, Ohio for Summer 2027. This is a 10-to-12-week paid internship program designed for driven students eager to gain hands-on experience in human resources and talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Support: Assist in planning and executing intern orientation, learning sessions, social events, and career-development activities.
• Campus Recruiting Support: Help coordinate logistics for career fairs, info sessions, and on-campus engagement events.
• Communication: Draft newsletters, announcements, reminders, and email updates; maintain intern resource guides and FAQs.
• Logistics and Scheduling: Book conference rooms, manage calendars, track RSVPs, and ensure smooth execution of virtual and in-person events.
• Intern Engagement: Support initiatives like buddy programs, mentorship activities, and engagement campaigns; gather and summarize intern feedback.
• Data Tracking and Reporting: Update intern databases, track attendance and participation, and assist with engagement metrics and leadership reports.
• Marketing and Outreach: Support creation and distribution of flyers, social posts, and campus-focused promotional materials.
• Administrative Support: Take meeting notes, maintain documentation, monitor shared inboxes, and assist with general team organization.
• Special Projects: Contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives and help develop creative ideas for intern-experience improvements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication; ability to interact professionally with interns, managers, and stakeholders.
• Organizational and Time-Management Abilities: Comfortable managing multiple tasks, deadlines, schedules, and event logistics.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works closely with HR, recruiting teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Able to handle unexpected changes and think creatively to improve intern engagement.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and familiarity with project-management tools like Trello or Asana.
• Event Planning and Coordination: Ability to organize workshops, networking sessions, and intern events.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Comfortable collecting feedback, summarizing insights, and supporting metrics tracking.
• Professionalism and Reliability: Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to represent AEP positively in campus and intern-facing settings.
• Self-Starter Mindset: Eager to learn, take initiative, and support a fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a sophomore year of a bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or a related field by Summer 2027.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong writing and organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Familiarity with Canva is a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Graduation date must be December 2027 or later.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship (OPT, CPT not eligible).

Work Location

• Onsite - Columbus, OH

Compensation

• Pay is commensurate with completed education hours.
• Minimum: $22.00/HR
• Mid-Point: $26.00/HR
• Duration: 10 - 12 weeks