Intern, University Relations

Eversource Energy; East Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Berlin, CT offers a University Relations internship for a student who can commit to 15-20 hours per week. Payment is through our MSP program and the role is not an employee position. Pay rates start at $18.56 for a freshman and go up to $22.37 for a graduate-level student.

The internship focuses on hands-on UR activities, including campus recruitment, branding, and cross-team collaboration, with a two- to three-day in-office presence per week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Effective communication skills with a customer-centric mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in HR, Business, or related discipline.
• Ability to work in Berlin, CT office 2–3 days per week, 15–20 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Support campus recruitment activities for multiple college-level programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges and universities to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Shape campus recruiting by managing Handshake presence.
• Assist with developing an intern job description bank and templates.
• Contribute to talent branding, including careers site updates and social content.
• Use ATS and CRM tools to manage full-cycle recruiting with compliant documentation.
• Work on a variety of UR projects.
• Report on UR metrics.

Skills

HR interest

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/Business or related)

Tools

Handshake platform

ATS

CRM tools

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

This internship provides hands‑on experience across in University Relations, working 15-20 hours/week.

What You’ll Do

• Support campus recruitment activities for multiple college level programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges and universities to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Help shape our campus recruiting experience by building out and managing our presence on the Handshake platform
• Assist with developing an intern job description "bank" and templates.
• Assist with talent branding efforts, including careers site updates, social media content and marketing materials.
• Utilize ATS and CRM tools and other technologies to manage full cycle recruiting activities, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
• Work on a variety of UR projects.
• Report on a variety or UR metrics.

What We're Looking For

• Passion and motivation to pursue a career in Human Resources.
• Effective communication skills and a customer centric mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams.
• Presently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Human Resources, Business, or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to work in the Berlin, CT office two to three days per week,15-20 hours weekly.

Interns are paid through our Managed Service Provider Program and are not employees of Eversource. Pay rates are hourly, based on year of graduation and if the role is technical or non-technical. Rates start at $18.56 for a freshman and go up to $22.37 for a graduate level student.

Worker Type:

Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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