Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-24 hours / week, M-F

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: A TeenWork Summer Intern works with an established KUB employee mentor to complete job shadowing, specialized projects, and growth assignments during an 8-week program. This position could be in a variety of departments across the organization and focuses on workplace learning and skills development of the intern. The work environment is business casual, and the position requires the creation and delivery of a required end-of-summer capstone presentation.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for a specific position will be described to the applicant immediately prior to or during the interview. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary from sedentary work and repetitive movements to lifting and moving of objects up to 20 pounds. Additional information regarding specific positions is available in Human Resources.

Minimum Requirements:

• Junior in high school at either Austin-East, Central, Fulton, South Doyle, or West
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Completed classroom sessions of TeenWork program during the spring 2026 semester

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to work independently on multiple projects and initiatives in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to maintain quality assurance and accuracy of all assignments in functional area
• Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Power Point, and internet

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Submit online application through www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer