Highlights
The intern will gain exposure to the employee lifecycle by supporting recruiting initiatives, candidate engagement, talent-pipeline development, the creation of employee learning resources, and the administration of our Learning Management System (LMS). Who you are: Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dover, DE |
| Industry | Energy and Utilities |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.chpk.com |
Description
Summer 2027 Internship
Talent Acquisition & Development Intern
Location: Hybrid within commutable distance to a DE office location
Your role in our success:
The Talent Acquisition & Development Intern will participate in a rotational experience across the Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams. The intern will gain exposure to the employee lifecycle by supporting recruiting initiatives, candidate engagement, talent-pipeline development, the creation of employee learning resources, and the administration of our Learning Management System (LMS). This opportunity is designed for a college student interested in human resources, recruiting, communications, instructional design, or organizational development.
What you'll be working on:
Talent Acquisition Rotation
- Support recruitment activities, including job postings, application review, candidate communications, interview coordination, and pre-employment processes.
- Assist with internship, early-career, and apprenticeship recruiting initiatives.
- Research colleges, professional organizations, and community partners to identify potential talent sources.
- Contribute to projects focused on strengthening talent pipelines, recruitment processes, and the candidate experience.
Talent Development Rotation
- Support the creation and maintenance of learning resources and assist with training projects by tracking tasks, timelines, stakeholder feedback, and maintaining project documentation.
- Assist with Learning Management System (LMS) administration, including course setup, learner enrollments, training assignments and record maintenance.
- Support LMS data accuracy by performing audits, reviewing system reports, troubleshooting basic issues, and responding to learner inquiries.
Rotational Experience
- Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, HR partners, IT partners, Talent Development professionals, and other business stakeholders.
- Attend team meetings and gain exposure to broader Human Resources programs and operations.
- Complete a cross-functional project connecting talent attraction, candidate or employee experience, and learning.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Who you are:
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.
- Interest in talent acquisition, recruiting, employee learning, instructional design, or related Human Resources discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, collaboration, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Familiarity with adult-learning principles, learning management systems, recruiting systems, or project-management practices is a plus.
- Prior customer service, administrative, campus leadership, office, training, or communications experience is preferred.
- Available to work full-time for the duration of the summer internship.
Benefits/what's in it for you?
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
About Company
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company focused on delivering outstanding service and attaining sustainable growth that generates long-term value for our employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Our success in these efforts is due to our employees’ relentless commitment to excellence, our comprehensive strategic planning and our disciplined financial analysis of growth opportunities. For more than 100 years, the Company has successfully delivered safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions that are environmentally and economically smart. Chesapeake positions itself for long-term growth that creates superior value. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation genuinely cares while turning aspirations into reality every day. We make meaningful connections with our peers, customers, communities, shareholders and partners.
We strive to provide operational excellence and positive experiences for our customers and the communities we serve. Chesapeake’s regulated energy businesses include natural gas distribution and transmission operations on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, and electric distribution operations in Florida. Chesapeake’s unregulated energy businesses include its natural gas marketing subsidiary, its propane distribution operations, and its propane wholesale marketing subsidiary.
We have a talented workforce made of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds who take pride in the work they do at Chesapeake. They are hard working people, who generously get involved in their communities because they care about them. At Chesapeake, we believe our employees make the difference, and we care about every one of them – every day. One way we show gratitude to our employees is through our Chesapeake Cares Program that focuses on employee morale and a satisfying work environment. One day each month we conduct an event focused on employee fun and fellowship. We recognize our employees’ contributions with a rewards and recognition program geared towards continuous growth and career development within the company.