Change Management Summer Internship - 2027

**Important Application Submission Information** In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. **About Us:** Duke Energy, one of the largest electric powers holding company in the U.S., is a Fortune 150 company dedicated to driving the future of reliable, affordable and cleaner energy. Join us in our mission to build a smarter energy future and help drive our transition to net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. **Why Duke Energy?** Here are the top 3 reasons why working at Duke Energy as a college student is the number one choice for you: 1\. **Career Development:** Duke Energy provides extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career development resources to help students grow professionally. 2\. **Growth and Reputation:** As one of the largest energy companies in the U.S., Duke Energy offers job growth and a reputable name in the industry, which can be advantageous for future career prospects. 3\. **Work-Life Balance:** The company supports a healthy work-life balance with flexible work schedules, remote work options, and employee wellness programs. **Internship Overview:** Make an impact with Duke Energy’s Enterprise Solutions & Services Change Management Summer Internship.  Join a team that leads organizational change management and readiness for technology and security efforts affecting our enterprise. This isn’t just an internship; it’s your opportunity to gain real-world experience, work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and contribute to meaningful change. **Roles / Responsibilities may include:** * _Change Management_: Support and execute plans to prepare, equip and support others through change including sponsorship, coaching, communications, training and resistance management plans * _Communication & Training Execution_: Support development and execution of easy-to-understand and creative communication and/or training to effectively prepare our internal clients for change **What We’re Looking For:** * _Strong Communicators_: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of crafting clear and compelling messages * _Collaborative Team Players_: Ability to thrive in a team environment, bringing diverse perspectives and energy to collaborative efforts * _Detail-Oriented Individuals:_ Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and efforts effectively * _Problem Solvers_: Curious individuals who can identify problems, develop creative solutions and take actions to resolve them **Basic/Required Qualifications** * Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree as a rising senior or graduate student in Psychology, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Business or related field * Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher * Must not graduate prior to August 2027 * Valid driver’s license **Desired Qualifications:** * Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher * Exposure to or familiarity with areas such as change management, human resources, marketing/communications or people-related field * Leadership potential or skills displayed through extracurricular activities (e.g., sports, community service, clubs and academic organizations) * Strong interest in emerging technologies, including Generative AI and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), with a focus on learning and applying these skills to real-world efforts * Willingness to take on a variety of different tasks and efforts * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Previous change management / readiness, design or corporate experience * Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting * Self-driven, motivated and proactive **Working Conditions:** * Location: Charlotte, NC * Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations. In office 3 days per week. * Minimal to no travel required. * This opportunity requires a 40-hour work week. * Internship summer session length is 10-12 weeks. Join us this summer at Duke Energy and be a part of a team that’s lighting the way to a brighter, more innovative, sustainable future! ****Travel Requirements**** ### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No ### Represented/Union Position No ### Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. ### ### Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. 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