Intern- Content Management and Development

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a college intern to join our dynamic Talent Management team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, and we are looking for a tech-savvy intern with a passion for web development and content management to support our summer project.

MidAmerican Energy Company, one of the largest renewable energy producers in the U.S., is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. We safely meet the energy needs of more than 1.6 million customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we have more than 3,400 dedicated employees serving our customers every day across our service territory. 

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the annual three-day summer intern event in Des Moines, Iowa where they will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities  

Collecting and Curating Job Aids: Gather and organize existing job aids for new managers, ensuring they are up-to-date and relevant. 

Creating a SharePoint Site: Develop a comprehensive SharePoint site with multiple pages to house a variety of training materials and supplements for a manager toolkit, ensuring ease of navigation and accessibility. 

Video Editing and Creation: Edit and produce short tutorial videos to accompany job aids, using video editing software and effective design principles to ensure high-quality output. 

Interpersonal Communication: Communicate effectively with various stakeholders across business units to gather current materials and support the creation of new job aids, ensuring all content meets the needs of the audience. 

Technology Utilization: Leverage advanced technology skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products, to enhance the quality and efficiency of the project. 

Branding and Graphic Design: Apply branding and graphic design skills to align all materials with our corporate communications branding guidelines, ensuring a consistent and professional look. 

Instructional Design: Use the Articulate Storyline program and understanding of content creation principles to aid in developing engaging and effective eLearning courses. 

Other Duties: Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.  

Performance Expectations 

Perform responsibilities and tasks as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy. 

Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company. 

Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by incorporating feedback and embracing a growth mindset. 

Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information. 

Attend work on a regular basis and support the company’s employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules. 

Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company. 

Skills for Success 

Strong technical skills in web development and content management, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

Experience and expertise in creating and managing SharePoint sites, ensuring they are user-friendly and well-organized, considering accessibility and branding requirements as well as the overall user experience. 

Proficiency in video editing software to create high-quality tutorial videos. 

Skills in graphic design to ensure all materials are visually appealing and aligned with corporate branding. 

Familiarity with Articulate Storyline and instructional design principles to create effective LMS courses. 

Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and team members. 

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently. 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. 

Qualifications  

Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources, Education, Information Technology, Communications, Web Development, Marketing, or a related field. 

Benefits

Gain practical experience in talent management and instructional design. 

Work on meaningful projects that impact the organization. 

Opportunity to develop technical and professional skills. 

Competitive hourly wage. 

Exposure to variety of energy industry careers and opportunities. 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations. 

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.