Intern - IT Communications Specialist at MidAmerican Energy Company – Des Moines, Iowa

Position Title: Intern - IT Communications Specialist

Location: Des Moines, IA, United States

Description:
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, business, information systems, or a related field . The IT Communications Intern is responsible for supporting the planning, development, and execution of communications that support IT initiatives, programs, and transformations across Berkshire Hathaway Energy. This role resides within the Change Management Office and partners closely with IT project teams, change practitioners, and business stakeholders to ensure clear, timely, and audienceappropriate communications that enable awareness, understanding, and adoption of IT changes.

This internship position plays an important role in translating complex technical and organizational change information into clear, actionable communications for impacted employees and leaders, while ensuring alignment with enterprise change and communications standards.

Responsibilities:
N/A

Qualifications:
Must be a college student, sophomore, or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, business, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Must be able to work May-August 2026 with potential to continute through the school year.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Ability to work effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Proficient in digital and electronic communications platforms.

About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is 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. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10004552

Job Category: Internship

Posting Date: 2026-03-17
Job Schedule: Part time
Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company