External Affairs Intern – Policy & Community Engagement

TECO Energy, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TECO Energy, Inc. invites college students to join our External Affairs internship in Tampa, FL, offering real-world projects that align with your field of study.

You'll gain hands-on experience researching public policy issues, coordinating events, and tracking regulatory developments while supporting leadership communications. As a co-op or intern, you’ll build relationships, learn strategic communications, and contribute to community initiatives.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline for the first semester the student joins the program.
• Required Degree: Bachelor’s or higher degree in progress
• Preferred/Related Discipline: Political science or related discipline
• Year in School: Junior or Senior
• Co-Op Program Requirements: Enrollment in the university’s co‑op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co‑op program, the student will be considered an intern.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching public policy issues.
• Coordinate community and corporate events.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments.
• Prepare communications and briefing materials for leadership.

Skills

Builds Strong Collaborative Relat

Cultivates Innovation

Drives Operational Excellence

Speaks Up on Safety & Environment

Takes Ownership & Integrity

Thinks Strategically

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in progress

Job description

TECO Energy, Inc. invites college students to join our External Affairs internship in Tampa, FL, offering real-world projects that align with your field of study.

You'll gain hands-on experience researching public policy issues, coordinating events, and tracking regulatory developments while supporting leadership communications. As a co-op or intern, you’ll build relationships, learn strategic communications, and contribute to community initiatives.