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Community Engagement Intern- Summer 2026
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United States

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$0k - $0k

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About this role

OUC – The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Marketing & New Products.

The OUC Internship Program is dedicated to providing students with real-world, hands-on experience by partnering with energy leaders and experienced professionals, while bringing new and out-of-the-box perspectives and ideas that are 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.

We are looking for a Community Engagement Intern. During this internship, you will partner with the Community Relations team.

You will be involved in:

  • Supporting OUC’s marketing, community engagement, customer outreach, employee volunteer, and education programs through coordination, implementation, and execution of activities and initiatives.
  • Assisting with planning, organizing, and managing logistics for internal and external events supporting community engagement efforts.
  • Coordinating and support employee involvement in volunteer programs, and community events ensuring strong participation and positive experiences.
  • Provide on-site event support and represent OUC at community events, acting professionally and positively to reinforce organizational values and presence.
  • Monitor and respond to the Community Engagement email inbox, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional communication and routing inquiries to appropriate team members.
  • Maintain and update spreadsheets, databases, and records to track volunteer participation, program metrics, budgets, and event logistics.
  • Perform administrative support tasks as needed, including scheduling, preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and communicating with internal and external partners.

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.

Internship Eligibility: 

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
  • Academic status of Junior or above.
  • Program of study: Business, Mass Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Previous internship experience preferred

The Ideal Candidate will have: 

  • Strong academic foundation in Marketing, Creative Writing, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong quantitative skills with the ability to make arithmetic computations for reporting and analysis.
  • Creative thinker with experience or aptitude in developing marketing campaigns and engagement strategies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present insights and recommendations to leadership and diverse audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support collaborative team efforts.

OUC Internship Rewards Package Includes:

  • Competitive pay
  • Career acceleration and development
  • Free access to on-site fitness centers at all locations

Location: Reliable Plaza, 100 W Anderson St, Orlando, FL 32802

Compensation: $15 - $17 per hour, varies depending on 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, sex, 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.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Community Engagement,Marketing,Customer Outreach,Event Planning,Logistics Management,Employee Volunteer Coordination,Public Representation,Email Inbox Management,Data Maintenance,Database Management,Microsoft Office Proficiency,Quantitative Skills,Creative Thinking,Communication Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Organization

About Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)

The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) is a municipally-owned public utility providing electric and water services to the citizens of Orlando, Florida, St. Cloud, Florida, and unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.

Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC is the second largest municipal utility in Florida and 14th largest municipal in the country. OUC provides electric, water, chilled water and/or lighting services to 400,000 accounts. The company is governed by a five-member commission (including the Mayor of Orlando), which is responsible for all operating policies.

OUC has maintained the best electric reliability in the state of Florida for 21 years in a row, when compared to Florida’s investor-owned utilities. Our power is produced at the OUC-owned Stanton Energy Center via a diverse fuel portfolio, which includes nearly 20 megawatts of solar energy.

And, our clean, safe, great-tasting water - which is pumped from the Lower Floridan Aquifer - undergoes more than 20,000 chemical and bacteriological water quality tests each year, including tests for more than 135 regulated and unregulated substances like lead and copper.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Utilities
Founding Year: 1923

What you'll do

  • The intern will support marketing, community engagement, customer outreach, and education programs through coordination and execution of initiatives, including assisting with planning and managing logistics for internal and external events. Responsibilities also involve coordinating employee volunteer programs, providing on-site event support, monitoring the Community Engagement email inbox, and maintaining relevant records and databases.

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