Campus HR & Talent Acquisition Intern

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is offering a paid Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Intern program in Columbus, Ohio for Summer 2027. You’ll support intern orientation, campus recruiting events, newsletters, and intern engagement while gaining exposure to HR operations and talent strategy.

Role involves coordinating events, tracking metrics, and contributing to diversity initiatives, with a chance to work closely with HR professionals in a Fortune 200 energy company.

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).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Writing

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Self‑starter

Education

Sophomore year of bachelor's in business/HR by Summer 2027

Graduation date by December 2027 or later

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Trello

Asana

Job description

American Electric Power is offering a paid Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Intern program in Columbus, Ohio for Summer 2027. You’ll support intern orientation, campus recruiting events, newsletters, and intern engagement while gaining exposure to HR operations and talent strategy.

Role involves coordinating events, tracking metrics, and contributing to diversity initiatives, with a chance to work closely with HR professionals in a Fortune 200 energy company.