Intern-Strategic Initiatives (Internal Communication)

What this Department does:  The Strategic Initiatives department supports Tallgrass' long-term success by helping align business priorities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and foster a connected and engaged workforce. The department's work spans several key areas, including corporate responsibility, internal communications, enterprise strategy, and operations-focused strategic initiatives. Through cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and effective communication, the team helps advance Tallgrass' business objectives and organizational culture. Our responsibilities include: * Internal Communications: Developing and executing communications that inform, engage, and align employees around company priorities, strategic initiatives, business milestones, and cultural efforts. * Employee Engagement and Culture: Supporting initiatives that strengthen employee connection, reinforce Tallgrass' ONE Tallgrass culture, and recognize employee contributions. * Executive and Leadership Communications: Helping leaders communicate company strategy, business performance, organizational changes, and key priorities clearly and effectively. * Enterprise Strategy: Supporting strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives that advance Tallgrass' long-term growth and organizational effectiveness. * Corporate Responsibility: Supporting Tallgrass' corporate responsibility strategy, reporting, and related communications. RESPONSIBILITIES What You'll Do You can expect to:  As an Internal Communications Intern within the Strategic Initiatives department, you will gain hands-on experience developing communications that connect employees to Tallgrass' people, strategy, and business priorities. Working closely with the Manager of Internal Communications, you will support a variety of projects that combine writing, creativity, digital communications, and employee engagement. Your key responsibilities will include: * Employee Communications: Assist in drafting, editing, and publishing employee communications, including company announcements, newsletters, intranet stories, leadership messages, and other internal content. Help translate complex business information into clear, concise, and engaging messages for employees. * Content Creation and Storytelling: Develop written and visual content that highlights employee achievements, business milestones, company initiatives, and organizational culture. Identify opportunities to tell compelling stories that help employees understand and connect with Tallgrass' business. * Employee Engagement and Recognition: Assist with communications and creative materials for employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, company events, and cultural activities that reinforce ONE Tallgrass values. * Executive Communications and Events: Support the development of presentations, talking points, and other materials for leadership communications, employee town halls, and company-wide meetings. Assist with event preparation, coordination, and follow-up communications. * Creative and Visual Communications: Help design presentations, graphics, digital signage, and other communications materials that follow Tallgrass' brand guidelines. Collaborate on creative approaches to make internal communications more engaging and effective. * Strategic Communications Projects: Contribute to communications plans supporting enterprise priorities, organizational changes, and cross-functional initiatives. Assist with project coordination, research, and measuring communication effectiveness.   What you will learn: By joining our team, you will gain valuable experience while contributing to projects that support Tallgrass’ commitment to sustainability, innovation, employee engagement, and long-term strategic growth. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in corporate responsibility, internal communications, enterprise strategy, project management, research, and cross-functional collaboration. You will learn how internal communications supports business strategy, organizational culture, and employee understanding of company priorities. You will also have the opportunity to expand your professional network, gain exposure to leaders across the organization, and make a tangible impact on initiatives that shape Tallgrass’ business and culture.  QUALIFICATIONS What you will bring:  To excel in this internship role, candidates should bring a combination of relevant academic background, practical skills, and specific knowledge areas.  Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Business Administration, or a related field with an expected graduation date of December 2025-May 2027. * Strong academic performance with a desired focus on courses related to corporate responsibility, sustainability, communications, or strategic management.   Experience/Specific Knowledge  1. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, concisely, and in an engaging manner. *   * Strong creative thinking and storytelling abilities, with an interest in developing content for a variety of audiences and communication channels. *   * Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. *   * Experience with graphic design or content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms is a plus. *   * Interest in digital communications, employee engagement, corporate culture, and internal communications best practices. *   * Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy, consistency, and brand standards across communications materials. *   * Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. *   * Ability to work collaboratively with employees and stakeholders across different departments and levels of the organization. *   * A proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to the team. *   * Previous internship, campus organization, or work experience involving communications, marketing, journalism, or content creation is preferred but not required. *   * Familiarity with photography, video editing, or multimedia content creation is a plus. *   What else do you need to know: Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person/hybrid at our Lakewood, CO office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.  Compensation And Other Benefits * Pay Range $20.90-$29.61 USD Hourly *   * The final pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for this role may also include paid time off, a housing stipend, and more.     Who are we? Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. What are we known for? Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last 10 years as a Top Workplace, 7 years in Colorado and 3 years in the USA. Tallgrass has also been recognized for its Leadership and Work-Life Flexibility.  We are proud to promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.   What do we value? At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support our interns' physical, mental, and financial well-being. What’s in it for you? At Tallgrass you will find: * Industry Competitive Pay * Paid Time Off * Career Pathing and Industry Exposure * Access to real world projects that impact our business * Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the industry. * A robust internship program that includes trips to our field locations, access to leadership and webinars focused on your skill development.   The fine print: Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.   Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.   Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.   EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.