Business Intern - Fargo, ND

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.

This internship position will assist with expanding Xcel Energy's presence in downtown Fargo while increasing support for local economic and community development. The three areas of emphasis will significantly expand and strengthen the Xcel Energy brand, create a platform for a "Clean Energy" educational outreach center as we continue leading the clean energy transition, all the while increasing economic development investment and non-profit support for the Downtown Community Partnership.

The position will involve the transition with program and outreach development.

• Work with the Xcel Energy Fargo Service Center staff to support the downtown Fargo operation.
• Work with economic and community development leaders doing tasks that support downtown growth, stakeholder outreach and overall community impact with advancing clean energy initiatives.

Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.

This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date.

This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel Energy's business needs.

• Current student
• Junior Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Ability to interact with diverse audiences, community stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Database development
• Communications with external focus

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.20 to $24.50 per hour

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays

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.

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Final date to receive applications: 10/15/26

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