Talent Acquisition & Engagement Intern - Summer 2027

Summer 2027 Internship

Talent Acquisition & Engagement Intern

Location: Hybrid within DE or FL location

Your role in our success:

The Talent Acquisition & Engagement Intern will participate in a rotational experience across the teams. The intern will gain exposure to the employee lifecycle by supporting recruiting initiatives, candidate engagement, talent-pipeline development, This opportunity is designed for a college student interested in human resources, recruiting, communications, or community affairs.

What you’ll be working on:

Talent Acquisition Rotation

• Support recruitment activities, including job postings, application review, candidate communications, interview coordination, and pre-employment processes.
• Assist with internship, early-career, and apprenticeship recruiting initiatives.
• Research colleges, professional organizations, and community partners to identify potential talent sources.
• Contribute to projects focused on strengthening talent pipelines, recruitment processes, and the candidate experience.

Employee Engagement Rotation

• Assist in planning and executing events that promote team building and positive organizational culture.
• Support a variety of initiatives related to change adoption, internal communications, employee engagement, and development of a healthy organizational culture.

Rotational Experience

• Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, HR partners, IT partners, OCM professionals, and other business stakeholders.
• Attend team meetings and gain exposure to broader Human Resources programs and operations.
• Complete a cross-functional project connecting talent attraction, candidate or employee experience, and learning.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Who you are:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Interest in talent acquisition, recruiting, community affairs or related Human Resources discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, collaboration, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Prior customer service, administrative, campus leadership, office, training, or communications experience is preferred.
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the summer internship.

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com