Community Engagement Intern - Summer 2025

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Community Engagement division.

We are looking for a Community Engagement Intern - Summer 2025. During the internship, you will support OUC's marketing, community engagement, customer outreach, employee volunteer and education programs, including coordinating or implementing efforts for employee involvement in volunteer programs, community events and any other employee or retiree programs.

Projects will vary from supporting OUC's Leadership Forum (leadership workshop), Watercolor Project/Watts Savings Project, volunteer projects, OUCares giving project and sponsorships. Tasks would vary from logistics, event support, managing spreadsheets, assist with reporting, managing the Community Engagement email inbox, attending events as an OUC representative and administrative support tasks.

This job is performed in an office work environment and requires travel between OUC locations and to community event/partners across the service territory. This job may require occasional evening or weekend work hours. This job includes constant standing, walking, sitting, speaking/hearing, and writing/typing, reading and detailed inspection. There may be occasional reaching over head, and lifting up to forty (40) lbs.

Internship Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program.
• Academic status of Junior or Senior

• Program of study: Marketing, English, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or related major
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to commit to a full-time schedule between May 19, 2025 through August 25, 2025

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.)
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice to Haves:

• Expert in Excel
• Advanced PowerPoint skill for creating presentations
• Creating charts from data, able to support basic data analysis and provide insights

Learn More About the Group:

The Community Engagement team is dedicated to building strong, positive relationships within the commission and the community. Some key functions include:

• Educational Programs that promote sustainability, energy and water conservation, financial assistance and more
• Partnerships with local organizations to address community needs and enhance social impact
• Sponsorships of local events and initiatives that align with the company's values
• Volunteerism programs that encourage employee involvement in community service
• Wellbeing initiatives that support the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and residents
• Internal and external campaigns to raise awareness of corporate responsibility efforts and engage stakeholders
• Fostering interpersonal relationships within the organization and the community to ensure open communication, trust, and collaboration

These efforts work together to ensure OUC contributes to the growth and well-being of the community while promoting its core values.

The OUC Internship Program is dedicated to providing students with a real-world, hands-on experience by partnering with energy leaders and experienced professionals while bringing new and out-of-the-box perspectives and ideas essential for fostering the creativity and growth of any business.

OUC's internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of the utility industry through on-the-job training, educational sessions, self-paced learning courses, and individual or team projects.

OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services, and solutions. Click here to learn more about our Emerging Talent Internship Program.

OUC Internship Rewards Package Includes:

• Competitive pay

• Career acceleration and development

• Free downtown parking

• Free access to on-site fitness centers at all locations

Location: Reliable Plaza, 100 W. Anderson Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Compensation: $13.75 - $17.50 per hour, varies depending the education level

Schedule: Full-Time (up to 40 hours per week) - Hybrid Schedule

Note: Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at the time of the application submission.

OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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