Intern-Strategic Initiatives (Internal Communication)

What this Department does:

The Strategic Initiatives department supports Tallgrass' long-term success by helping align business priorities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and foster a connected and engaged workforce.

The department's work spans several key areas, including corporate responsibility, internal communications, enterprise strategy, and operations-focused strategic initiatives. Through cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and effective communication, the team helps advance Tallgrass' business objectives and organizational culture.

Our responsibilities include:

- Internal Communications: Developing and executing communications that inform, engage, and align employees around company priorities, strategic initiatives, business milestones, and cultural efforts.
- Employee Engagement and Culture: Supporting initiatives that strengthen employee connection, reinforce Tallgrass' ONE Tallgrass culture, and recognize employee contributions.
- Executive and Leadership Communications: Helping leaders communicate company strategy, business performance, organizational changes, and key priorities clearly and effectively.
- Enterprise Strategy: Supporting strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives that advance Tallgrass' long-term growth and organizational effectiveness.
- Corporate Responsibility: Supporting Tallgrass' corporate responsibility strategy, reporting, and related communications.

What you will bring:

To excel in this internship role, candidates should bring a combination of relevant academic background, practical skills, and specific knowledge areas.

Education:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business Administration, or a related field with an expected graduation date of December 2025-May 2027.

- Strong academic performance with a desired focus on courses related to corporate responsibility, sustainability, communications, or strategic management.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, concisely, and in an engaging manner.

- Strong creative thinking and storytelling abilities, with an interest in developing content for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with graphic design or content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Interest in digital communications, employee engagement, corporate culture, and internal communications best practices.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy, consistency, and brand standards across communications materials.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees and stakeholders across different departments and levels of the organization.
- A proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to the team.
- Previous internship, campus organization, or work experience involving communications, marketing, journalism, or content creation is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with photography, video editing, or multimedia content creation is a plus.

What else do you need to know:

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person/hybrid at our Lakewood, CO office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.

Compensation And Other Benefits

- Pay Range $20.90-$29.61 USD Hourly
- The final pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for this role may also include paid time off, a housing stipend, and more.