As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.

 

Why you should join our team

Serve at the heart of grid transformation amidst stunning scenery in a safe, supportive environment. VELCO is committed to the safety of our people, grid reliability, and creating a sustainable Vermont. 

 

VELCO’s Advancing Grid Intelligence through Learning Experiences (AGILE) Program is a summer internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate college students.  Based on principles of agile project management, AGILE Interns will make meaningful and tangible contributions to VELCO’s strategic projects to protect reliability and affordability of the transmission system.

 

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain real-world IT project experience while working alongside experienced project managers, business analysts, and technology professionals. Interns will develop practical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain insight into how technology initiatives are planned, coordinated, and successfully delivered within an organizational environment.

 

How you will make an impact

The IT Project Management Intern will support initiatives across the Information Technology department by collaborating with technical and business teams on a variety of projects. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and IT project delivery.

 

The intern will learn project management methodologies, shadow experienced project managers and business analysts throughout the project lifecycle and take ownership of coordinating a small-scale project. Through this experience, the intern will develop practical skills in project tracking, meeting facilitation, requirements gathering, process documentation, and stakeholder communication.

 

Examples include:

• Draft an IT Project Management Playbook outlining processes, templates, and best practices.
• Optimize project status reports and dashboards to improve visibility and communication of project progress.
• Coordinate communication, logistics, agendas, and documentation for project meetings.
• Develop Business Requirements Documentation (BRD) for assigned initiatives.
• Successfully coordinate and support a small IT project from planning through completion.
• Create project documentation and process improvement recommendations based on internship experiences.
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Who you are

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and entering your Junior or Senior year in the Summer of 2027.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, organization, active listening, and willingness to ask questions in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and basic understanding of Project Management software.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative environment.undefined

Please note: The selected candidate should plan to live in close proximity to Rutland, Vermont during the 10 week summer internship program. VELCO does not provide housing or financial housing assistance. Reliable transportation required.

 

Compensation Range: 

$15.00 - $18.50 - $22.00/hour 

This compensation range represents the minimum, midpoint and maximum pay for this position. Individual offers will be based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Please note that most offers for new employees fall under the midpoint of the range, allowing room for continued salary growth.  Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package, which may also include comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and incentive compensation (bonus) potential.