Community Relations Intern

Upbound Group Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group, Inc. offers a Summer Intern Program in Plano, TX, focused on community relations and professional development. The ten-week in-office internship runs May 25 to July 30, 2027, with structured training, networking events, and executive speaker sessions.

As an intern you will gain experience in problem solving, communications, and event planning, preparing for roles in public relations and nonprofit management. Compensation is hourly at $23.00.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or above at an accredited four-year college or university.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Public Relations, Social Work, Nonprofit Management or Community Development.

Responsibilities

• Organize Habitat for Humanity Builds in various cities by collaborating with executive leadership.
• Assist in sourcing sponsorship for annual charity events.
• Assist in the scholarship awards process.
• Organize community events such as back-to-school fairs, farmers markets, and food drives.
• Other administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Pursuing a 4-year college degree

GPA 3.2 or higher

Job description

Upbound Group Summer 2027 Internship – Community Relations

Who We Are

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved customers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including over 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Summer Intern Program

Upbound Group’s 2027 Summer Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience that goes beyond traditional internships, providing participants with a comprehensive opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through dynamic networking events, engaging volunteer activities, and exclusive executive leadership speaker sessions. Interns can anticipate a robust learning environment that balances structured training modules with self-paced learning pathways, enabling them to explore their potential, develop critical skills, and gain meaningful insights into corporate culture.

Program Dates

The ten-week program will run fromMay 25 to July 30, 2027, and is an in-office experience at our company headquarters in Plano, Texas.

The Role

As an intern with Upbound, you have a unique opportunity to enhance your problem solving, communications and event planning skills, while improving your networking and relationship building experience. This will be a great opportunity for a student to prepare for a future career in public relations, social work, community development, or nonprofit management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize Habitat for Humanity Builds in various cities throughout the country by collaborating with executive leadership
• Assist in sourcing sponsorship for annual charity events
• Assist in the scholarship awards process
• Organize community events such as back-to-school fairs, farmers markets, and food drives
• Other administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• Must be a rising Junior or above at an accredited four-year college or university.
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous work or classroom experience in one of the following is preferred: Public Relations Social Work, Nonprofit Management or Community Development

Work Location

Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas throughout the entire ten-week summer intern program.

Compensation

Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.

$23.00 per hour

Employment Eligibility

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.