Highlights
Interns work on projects that support our business and communities, while also participating in professional development activities, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and site visits designed to help them grow personally and professionally. While some positions may offer hybrid work flexibility, interns are encouraged to connect with peers and leaders through required in-person program events throughout the summer, creating a collaborative and memorable internship experience.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1887 |
| Website | https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/ |
Description
Overview:
We have an opportunity for an Market Development Intern to join our team!
The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in sales, market research, and business development while supporting the goals and initiatives of the Market Development department. The position will focus on data analysis, lead generation, and identifying new opportunities for growth across Citizens utility services. The successful candidate will apply strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to support sales initiatives, develop market insights, and contribute to projects that enhance customer relationships and drive growth.
At Citizens Energy Group, our Internship Program offers undergraduate students a welcoming and engaging opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while making a real impact. Interns work on projects that support our business and communities, while also participating in professional development activities, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and site visits designed to help them grow personally and professionally. While some positions may offer hybrid work flexibility, interns are encouraged to connect with peers and leaders through required in-person program events throughout the summer, creating a collaborative and memorable internship experience.
Responsibilities:- Contributes to the preparation of lead generation across all utility services.
- Assist in the implementation of profitable sales initiatives that contribute to increased margins and income.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials to communicate research findings.
- Research and develop natural gas on-main lead generation opportunities to support customer growth and increase utilization of existing infrastructure.
- Collaborate with internal teams to research opportunities, coordinate projects, and support department initiatives.
- Identify and evaluate district energy sales opportunities for the thermal utilities.
- Support Sales Consultants in miscellaneous business activities, including customer outreach, attending sales calls, and follow-up.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical, research, project management, and problem-solving skills, with an interest in identifying business opportunities and evaluating market trends.
- Self-motivated, detailed oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
Job Posting Deadline:Friday, November 27, 2026
Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
About Company
There is no other company like Citizens Energy Group. We are the only company in the nation that operates utilities under a Public Charitable Trust solely for the benefit of customers and the community. Our success is based on our workforce that puts customers and quality first. Employment Philosophy Employees are the backbone of Citizens Energy Group. Employees are the most valued resource of the Utility, whether it's in our headquarters at 2020 N. Meridian Street, or at Citizens Gas located at 2150 Martin Luther King Street, Citizens Water located at 1220 Waterway Boulevard, or at Citizens Thermal located at 366 Kentucky Avenue, or at Citizens Oil located in southern Indiana; or one of our unregulated companies at Citizens Resources. We value safety integrity, diversity, teamwork and quality for all Citizens employees and customers. Citizens Benefits Package Career and educational growth is important. Citizens offers a competitive financial and benefits package, tuition reimbursement and a realm of other services designed to assist the needs of individuals and families. If you want to be part of a unique company and help it continue to build on its 100-year old foundation, consider career opportunities at Citizens Energy Group. Equal Opportunity Employer Citizens takes pride in and respects our employees and the communities we serve. This is reflected through our continuous efforts in hiring and developing a diverse work force - bringing to our management culture a variety of initiatives and improving the quality of our business. In order for us to grow and be successful as a utility, expand on our strengths, and prepare for the future, our objective is to continually bring together the skills and abilities of a diverse group of people to work toward a common goal of providing reliable, safe, gas service to our customers. We provide equal access to growth opportunities, training, and flexibility in order to meet the demands of work and family life. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes regardless of race, color, veteran status, age, disability, sex, national origin or religion. We value diversity in our workforce and in the communities we serve.