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Intern Summer 2026 - Business NorthStar Clean Energy

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Date: Sep 15, 2025

Location: Ann Arbor, MI, US

Company: Consumers Energy

NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit www.northstarcleanenergy.com.

This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.   

 

Why should you join our team? 

The Business Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for internal workings and an interest in NorthStar Clean Energy and the renewable energy industry.  The Business Internship Program at NorthStar Clean Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement, and knowledge application – an experience designed to be complementary to traditional classroom instruction. Come join us and #FindYourNorthStar!   

What will you do:  

Current college students of all levels will work as part of a larger team to provide hands-on support and design/development for various real-world aspects of our business.  This could include work on Branding and Marketing, Human Resources, and Commercial Teams!  In addition to working alongside full-time employees carrying out various functions for NorthStar Clean Energy, Business Interns will have the option to participate in several additional optional events within the program. This includes networking events, company tours, and volunteer projects.   

Business Intern assignments may include opportunities with: 

  • Digital marketing organization for content 

  • Data analytics and reporting of marketing dashboards  

  • Labor Relations and Human Resources support, including database management and project management 

  • Assisting with marketing events including trade shows, conferences, and networking sessions 

  • Utilizing internal software and external programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Bloomberg, etc.   

There are so many new, exciting opportunities for our interns.  It’s a very exciting time for NorthStar Clean Energy; come be a part of history – and fun! 

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in a Business internship opportunity with NorthStar Clean Energy. This opportunity is for the Summer 2026 session at our Ann Arbor, MI location.  

This position follows a hybrid work model, combining remote flexibility with in-office collaboration. Team members are expected to work 3 days from our Ann Arbor, MI office, with the remaining days remote. The exact schedule may vary based on team needs, project timelines, and individual preferences, and will be discussed during the interview process. 

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following:  

Actively enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Economics, or Marketing.  The following MUST be true to be eligible for an Intern role. 

  • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher. 

  • Candidates for positions with NorthStar Clean Energy must be legally authorized to permanently work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

 The following skills and experience may set you apart: 

  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new assignments and projects 

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills 

  • Attitude and aptitude to learn new skills and concepts 

  • Ability and willingness to work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks 

  • Prior work and/or internship experience 

  • Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) 


This role may require reporting to an assigned headquarter.  Leaders will discuss the work arrangements which best fit the nature of the work along with overall business needs. 

 For consideration, please remember to upload your College Transcript(s) [official OR unofficial] and supporting documentation into the "Supporting Documents" section of your application. 

Why should you join our team?

At NorthStar Clean Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

We, at NorthStar Clean Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.


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Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit
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