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This team helps to develops and manages workforce development programs, including internships, community partnerships, educational outreach initiatives, and other early-career pathways that introduce students and job seekers to careers in the energy industry. Through these programs, they help to strengthen National Grid’s workforce and supports the company’s long-term strategic objectives and energy transition goals.\nAs a Gridtern, you will gain hands-on experience in supporting the Summer High School Internship Program and helping deliver a meaningful experience for student interns. You may support with onboarding and communications, coordinate program activities, help plan workshops, networking events, and site visits, and work closely with our high school interns, supervisors, and internal stakeholders. You’ll use your communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills while managing priorities, collaborating with others, and using tools like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. By the end of the summer, you will have strengthened your skills in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and workforce development.\nYou will be based in Waltham, MAand must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period.\nWhat You'll Need to Apply\nAvailability to start on the program start date, Monday,May 24, 2027,and work full-time (40 hoursa week) for the duration of the summer\nMust be registered as a full-time student and continue your education full-time through the Fall 2027 semester\nPursuing aBachelor’s, or Master’sdegreeinEducation, Psychology, Social Impact, or a related field\nHave accumulated 18 or more credits and be at least 18 years of age \nPossess work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT & OPT)\nValid US Driver’s license with a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.\nWhat You’ll Get in Return\nGain hands-on experience applying your academic knowledge to meaningful work \nExplore career opportunities and build your understanding of the energy industry \nConnect with professionals across National Grid and expand your network \nReceive personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship throughout your internship \nDevelop the confidence, skills, and experience needed to launch your career\nAn hourly wage based on your major, degree type, and class year\nAbout the Intern Program\nYour summer will begin on Monday, May 24, 2027. Our Gridtern Program offers you the chance to expand your skills and broaden your mind, while exploring the best of what our industry has to offer.\nYou’ll work full time with a specific team for the duration of your internship, taking part in training and development activities to kickstart your career.\nAbout National Grid\nNational Grid is the critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity and gas networks and infrastructures that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across Massachusetts and New York.\nWe know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.\nAre you ready to unlock the power of the possible?\nMore Information\nSalary Range\n$20.00 -$34.00 an hour\nNational Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.\nCandidates will be assessed and provided offers based on major, degree type, and class year. Our Gridtern Program does not offer relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement for Gridterns; however, we can provide a list of resources to utilize in making your arrangements.\nPlease note that as a Gridtern, you must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. You must also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.\nApplications close on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. As we review applications on a rolling basis, this posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is encouraged.\nNational Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.\nNational Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.\nOur employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. 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