Intern/Co-Op-Learning & Development (Instructor)

About the position

Consumers Energy is seeking an intern/co-op to assist with delivering high-quality instruction and facilitating learning experiences in a specific subject area. The intern will collaborate with other instructors and business partners to revise, develop, and implement curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials. The role partners with Corporate Safety to design and deliver Health, Safety, and Environmental courses. This is a hybrid virtual/onsite position, with required onsite work on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The position may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The selected candidate must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate; a relocation package is available for those who qualify. Applicants should upload official or unofficial college transcripts and supporting documentation with their application. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, and cannot hire individuals using CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT. Consumers Energy describes a culture focused on career development, growth, stability, inclusion, and delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Corporate Safety to design and deliver Health, Safety, and Environmental courses.
  • Prepare classroom activities and training sessions.
  • Maintain and audit training materials, equipment, and learning spaces.
  • Collaborate with instructors and business partners to revise, develop, and implement curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials.
  • Assist with delivering high-quality instruction and facilitating learning experiences in a specific subject area.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled and actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education or a relevant field.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Clear and professional communication skills.
  • Confident and professional public speaking skills.
  • Interest in teaching, training, communication, or workforce development.
  • Eagerness to learn new training practices and Adult Learning Theory.
  • Must be within commuting distance of an assigned Consumers Energy Service Center in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula or willing to relocate.
  • Not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship; individuals requiring sponsorship or using CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT are ineligible.

Nice-to-haves

  • Interest in Learning & Development, Organizational Leadership, Instructional Design, Business, or Safety.

Benefits

  • Relocation package available for candidates who qualify.
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