About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience within the Tennessee Valley Authority. Interns work alongside team members and leaders to understand the strategies, programs, and initiatives that drive the organization. You will learn the business processes and procedures relevant to your assigned unit while contributing to its daily operations.
What you'll do#
- Learn the organizational structure, key decision makers, and business processes.
- Develop a working knowledge of specific business functions as directed by your manager.
- Apply company policies and procedures across the organization.
- Identify and recommend improvements to support business needs.
- Interact with team members to understand the strategic direction of your department.
- Communicate company culture and procedures to colleagues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program.
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours.
- Enrollment in a degree program such as engineering, data analytics, business, computer science, IT, or related fields.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- The work is on-site.
- Available locations include Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis, Tennessee; Starkville and Tupelo, Mississippi; Washington, District of Columbia; and Huntsville and Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
About Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority is a government agency founded in 1933. It provides electricity to 10 million people across a 80,000 square mile region covering parts of seven states. The organization manages flood control and navigation along the Tennessee River system while focusing on economic development. It operates as a self-financing entity that does not receive tax money. The agency maintains headquarters in Knoxville and employs over 8,000 people.
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