Summer 2027 Intern Program: Community Engagement & Social Impact - Brooklyn, NY

National Grid Plc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid’s Gridtern program in Brooklyn invites enrolled students to gain practical experience in the energy sector. You'll support community investment, research, data analysis, and strategic initiatives across the Social Impact portfolio during a 40-hour work week this summer.

You’ll use Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 to organize information, develop insights, and create presentations. Start date is May 24, 2027, with opportunities to contribute ideas and manage discrete projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student and continue education through Fall 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, CS, Information Systems, AI, Public Policy, or related fields.
• Have 18+ credits and be at least 18 years old.
• Must have work authorization in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (now or in future).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience supporting community investment, research, data analysis, and strategic initiatives across the Social Impact portfolio.
• Conduct research on emerging trends and best practices.
• Assist with program and partner tracking and data analysis.
• Develop presentations, communications, and reports to demonstrate impact.
• Use Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 to organize information and generate insights.
• Explore how AI and emerging technologies can streamline processes and aid decision-making.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners on discrete projects.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Master's in Data Science

Related STEM/Policy fields

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our Gridtern Program provides currently enrolled college students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the energy industry.

This posting represents a specific internship opportunity supporting the Community Engagement & Social Impact team in Brooklyn, NY.

What You'll Do

Our Community Engagement & Social Impact team works to strengthen communities through strategic investments focused on STEM education, energy affordability, and community resilience. This team partners with nonprofit and community organizations to create opportunities for young people, help households navigate energy challenges, and build stronger, more resilient communities. They also engage employees through volunteerism and other initiatives that support the communities where we live and work. Through this work, the team helps advance National Grid's commitment to creating positive social and community impact.
As a Gridtern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting community investment, research, data analysis, and strategic initiatives across the Social Impact portfolio. You may conduct research on emerging trends and best practices, assist with program and partner tracking, analyze data, and help develop presentations, communications, and reports that demonstrate the impact of community programs. Using Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365, you'll organize and analyze information, translate findings into clear insights, and support team planning and reporting activities. You'll also explore how AI and emerging technologies can improve the way information is managed, analyzed, and communicated while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and support decision‑making. In addition to supporting day‑to‑day work, you'll have opportunities to contribute ideas, manage discrete projects, and collaborate with colleagues and community partners. By the end of the summer, you will have strengthened your skills in research, data analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, problem‑solving, and social impact program management.

You will be based in Brooklyn, NY and must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period.

Key Accountabilities

• Availability to start on the program start date, Monday, May 24, 2027, and work full‑time (40 hours a week) for the duration of the summer
• Must be registered as a full‑time student and continue your education full‑time through the Fall 2027 semester
• Pursuing an Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Marketing, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Social Impact, Non‑Profit Management, or a related field
• Have accumulated 18 or more credits and be at least 18 years of age
• Possess work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT & OPT)

About the Intern Program

Your summer will begin on Monday, May 24, 2027. Our Gridtern Program offers you the chance to expand your skills and broaden your mind, while exploring the best of what our industry has to offer.

You'll work full time with a specific team for the duration of your internship, taking part in training and development activities to kickstart your career.

About National Grid

National Grid is the critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity and gas networks and infrastructures that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across Massachusetts and New York.

We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands‑on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?

More Information

Salary Range
$22.00 -$28.00 an hour

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Candidates will be assessed and provided offers based on major, degree type, and class year. Our Gridtern Program does not offer relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement for Gridterns; however, we can provide a list of resources to utilize in making your arrangements.

Please note that as a Gridtern, you must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. You must also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.

Applications close on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. As we review applications on a rolling basis, this posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is encouraged.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

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