Intern/Co-Op-Vario Business-NorthStar Clean Energy

NorthStar Clean Energy owns and operates independent power generating plants, natural gas assets and an energy marketing group for the non-utility segment. We are proud of our strong history of reliably serving our utility, municipal, commercial and industrial customers. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit NorthStar Clean Energy

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 you will 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 Sales and Marketing, Business Development, Onsite, and Brand Management 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, professional development workshops, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series.  

Business Intern assignments may include opportunities in:

• Data management
• Supporting the Retail Open Access enrollment, tracking, and report building
• Business Planning, project development, financial analysis, and project economics
• Supporting Solar Energy project transactions and technical due diligence
• Assisting with marketing events including trade shows, conferences, and networking sessions
• Utilizing internal software for internal brand management

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. Opportunities could include summer 2025 Internships, fall or spring co-op, part-time year-round co-op, etc.

Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to the recruitment season, applications will be collected through mid-December 2024. Responses to your application may be delayed due to the extended application period.

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following: 

Actively enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Business,  Finance, Accounting, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

We, at CMS 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 Engineering Network (WEN), 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.