Tacoma Power is looking to hire an intern to join our Power Management- Customer Energy Programs team. This position is open to current college students and recent graduates with an aptitude for IT data base systems management and an interest to improve electronic project documentation, records management and response time to our customers. This paid internship is an entry-level position.

The ideal candidate has an aptitude for both quantitative and qualitative data work, is a confident communicator, and seeks opportunities to become proficient in data systems management. 

This is not a normal internship! You will be a crucial member of a small team with important responsibilities and deliverables of your own. Many of our Interns in Power Management have opportunities for full-time employment after their internships end. We hope you will leave our internship program with new knowledge of clean energy efficiency programs, electrification opportunities, community engagement and environmental stewardship.

The expected duration of the internship is up to 12 months, 40hours of work per week during the summer and part-time work during the school year. Tacoma Power is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

 
Responsibilities Include:

• Assists with the collaborative efforts within Power’s Power Management Section to review existing SharePoint site(s), documents/files and structure
• Assists with developing future SharePoint design and layout for migration from an on premise to a cloud-based system
• Supports the CEP Data Manager to respond to internal customer data needs by designing, maintaining and repairing CEP database workflows
• Assists CEP Data Manager to acquire business and residential customer consumption data for business bench-marking and to determine incentive eligibility
• Assists Customer Energy Programs (CEP) outreach efforts for Residential customers by staffing educational exhibits and workshops

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Enrolled in vocational school, community college, four-year college or university, graduate student or a recent graduate who has completed a degree from an accredited college/university within the last year.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience or interest in IT data base management and systems
• Ability to collaborate with other data system stakeholders
• Creative, curious, and confident
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Aptitude for project management
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint a plus

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Alissa McLain, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma’s diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma’s entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 170,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you’ll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

The City of Tacoma
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim.

Propelled by significant developments such as the University of Washington Tacoma, the Tacoma Link light rail system, the restored urban waterfront of the Thea Foss Waterway, the expansions of both the MultiCare and Franciscan health systems, and a significant influx of foreign direct investment in its downtown core, Tacoma has evolved considerably since the 1990s.

Tacoma boasts the state’s highest density of art and history museums, and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city’s vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome has endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry.

A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in a more urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views.

Tacoma’s natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location – just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier military installation on the West Coast – only adds to Tacoma’s desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
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If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.