Marketing And Communications Intern

Communications Intern

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond.

Work in the Corporate Marketing and Communications team in Minneapolis, Minnesota to provide support for Xcel Energy public and internal web content, social media, journalistic writing, visual design and digital signage, while meeting internal client expectations.

This is a hybrid, year-round position. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the school semester. This role will start June 1st, 2026.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related degree
• Current Student, sophomore and higher
• Enrolled in programs such as strategic communications, advertising, marketing, social media safety and health, management, human resources, labor relations, public relations, government relations, business administration or similar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and SharePoint

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $15.20 to $19.00 per hour. This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays.

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/16/25