Credit Internship Student
- Memphis Light, Gas and Water
- Memphis, Tennessee
- 4 days ago
- Full Time
Job Summary
Job Description
The For-Credit Internship Student program will provide meaningful opportunities
across multiple disciplines, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience,
transferable skills, and exposure to diverse career pathways within the
organization. Areas included are engineering/technical fields, information
technology, and graphic design/communications/corporate training. Participants
will contribute to system analysis, project documentation, inspections, and data
collection; support application development, system updates, troubleshooting,
and technical documentation; design impactful communication materials such as
flyers, graphics, presentations, and social media content. By engaging in these
diverse areas and collaborating across departments, participants will build
transferable skills, strengthen collaboration, and contribute to advancing
organizational goals in an inclusive and innovative environment. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES: Contribute to projects that align with the interns academic field of
study. Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting as assigned. Support
ongoing initiatives within the department. Prepare presentations, reports, or
other deliverables as required by the supervisor. Collaborate with staff and fellow
interns on group projects. Observe and shadow experienced professionals to
gain practical exposure to industry practices. Shadow Safety staff during
inspections, audits, or job site visits (observation only). Participate in regular
check-ins with mentors/supervisors to review progress and learning outcomes.
Maintain a weekly journal or log connecting internship experiences to academic
coursework. Complete any college/university assignments required to ensure
credit eligibility. Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND
A valid drivers license from state of residence is required.
CERTIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Field of Study: Must be pursuing a degree related to the assigned internship
area (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Communications, Graphic Design,
etc.).
Academic Standing: Must have successfully completed at least the first year of
college.
GPA Requirement: Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0
scale.
Credit Eligibility: Must meet the institutions requirements for receiving academic
credit for the internship.
EXPERIENCE
No prior professional work experience required. Demonstrated ability to balance
academic workload with project responsibilities. Strong verbal and written
communication skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interns must follow MLGWs safety policies, with training and PPE provided for
field activities. Graphic Design/Communications roles are office-based, focusing
on digital platforms and creative work. Engineering, IT, or technical interns may
occasionally join supervised field visits, inspections, or project walk-throughs.
These activities may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions,
construction sites, or utility environments. Work is primarily sedentary, involving
computer use, typing, with occasional standing, walking, or light lifting (up to 20
lbs.). Technical/field assignments may require additional activity, such as walking
sites, climbing stairs, or standing for extended periods. Visual and auditory
ability to read documents, work at a computer, and participate in discussions is
required.
THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE
SUPPLEMENT AS NECESSARY.
Job Summary
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Memphis Light, Gas and Water
Job ID: 498279347
Originally Posted on: 10/27/2025