2026 Change Management Summer Internship

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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025More 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 2026

• 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

5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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