Xcel Energy

Corporate Giving Intern - Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN, 55401 Full time

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.

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.

This position is for a June 1, 2026 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.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Support foundation data collection and analysis aligned with strategic goals and performance requirements of the internal programs.

  • Support development of data dashboard and consolidation of current data sources and inputs to manage, track and measure program's key performance indicators.

  • Complete data entry, data management and metric reporting in the Foundation’s online portal, CyberGrants.

  • Support implementation of successful annual United Way workplace giving campaign including donor support, data entry, and input into the key performance.

  • Support accounting and finance teams on audit and financial processes.

  • Support employee giving programs which include but are not limited to the United Way Campaign, Dollars for Doing, Matching Gifts, Volunteer Paid Time Off, sponsorships and In-Kind Donations; help create process documents and job aids for these.

  • Assist in monitoring and responding to emails and voicemails that come in on shared inboxes and hotlines.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in: Data Science, Business administration, Corporate Social Responsibility, or similar.

  • A sophomore or higher as of June 2026

  • Successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail, be organized, and have good communication skills.

  • Experience with Excel Microsoft Office, Data management projects.

  • Able to work part time (approx. 20 hours per week) during the school year and full time (40 hours per week) during the summer.

Preferred Requirements

  • Prior Volunteer or work experience in a professional office setting

  • Management of data projects, identification of inputs with several stakeholders, ability to interpret requirements and define best in class solution.

  • Experience in data processing, identification of trends, generation of recommendations and KPI measurement.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $15.60 to $24.50 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 03/18/26

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