Intern-Strategic Initiatives
Tallgrass Energy · Lakewood
What this Department does:
The department’s work spans several key areas, including corporate responsibility, internal communications, enterprise strategy, and operations-focused strategic initiatives. By fostering collaboration, leveraging data-driven insights, and championing forward-thinking solutions, the team plays a pivotal role in helping shape the future of Tallgrass.
Our responsibilities include:
- Corporate Responsibility Strategy and Reporting: Supporting Tallgrass’ corporate responsibility strategy, including the development of the annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights our progress and future goals.
- Strategic Advising: Providing guidance to departments across the organization to help integrate corporate responsibility, business strategy, and continuous improvement principles into planning and decision-making.
- Internal Communications: Supporting communications that inform, engage, and align employees around key company priorities, initiatives, milestones, and cultural efforts.
- Enterprise Strategy: Assisting with strategic planning, research, analysis, and cross-functional initiatives that support Tallgrass’ long-term growth and organizational effectiveness.
- Peer Benchmarking and Research: Conducting analyses to compare Tallgrass’ practices and performance with industry peers, identify best practices, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
Who are we?
Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
What are we known for?
Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last 10 years as a Top Workplace, 7 years in Colorado and 3 years in the USA. Tallgrass has also been recognized for its Leadership and Work-Life Flexibility. We are proud to promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.
What do we value?
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support our interns' physical, mental, and financial well-being.
What’s in it for you?
At Tallgrass you will find:
- Industry Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Career Pathing and Industry Exposure
- Access to real world projects that impact our business
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the industry.
- A robust internship program that includes trips to our field locations, access to leadership and webinars focused on your skill development.
The fine print:
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.
Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.
EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.