Temporary Employee – Entry

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required:

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

This is a Temporary Employee role at the entry level that will be responsible for tasks and projects across any of the enterprise’s business units within the Gas, Electric and LLC companies. This role will support the Corporate Communications team. May receive on-the-job training relevant to assigned department and business unit. Tasks and assignments work will focus on one or more of the following: Supports the development, coordination, and execution of internal and external communications for HR and enterprise initiatives, partnering with multiple business units to deliver clear, consistent messaging and maintain continuity across programs.

Key Accountabilities

Become oriented in the basics of the business unit and company
Communicate through basic presentational and report writing skills
Develop, revise and maintain Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations
Collaborate through basic problem-solving skills as they relate to the industry
Work with different team members and groupsWork safely and adhere to all safety programs
Support internal and external communications for multiple HR business units, including DEI/ERGs, CIPG, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, and Workforce Development
Draft, edit, and coordinate HR-related communications such as announcements, toolkits, talking points, presentations, and digital content
Assist with planning, tracking, and execution of communications deliverables across HR initiatives and programsCollaborate with HR partners, subject matter experts, and communications leadership to ensure consistency, clarity, and accuracy of messaging

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

HS Diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 6 months of experience related to Event Management and Corporate Communications

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
Experience in a utility or regulated industry

Other Requirements

Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient verbal, nonverbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to organize work independently and to work in teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills
Time management, prioritization, and organization skills
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

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At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.