Grant Admin Intern- Spring 2027

Orlando Utilities Commission; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career acceleration and development

Job summary

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) invites you to join its Grants Administration Internship in the Financial & Support Services division. This program partners with the Grants team to provide hands-on experience in research, process analysis, FEMA procedures, and Power BI-based automation.

Ideal candidates are enrolled as juniors or seniors in Emergency Management or Business with a 3.0+ GPA, authorized to work in the U.S., and willing to work up to 25 hours per week on a hybrid schedule at

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student in junior or senior year.
• Program of study: Emergency Management or Business.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and analyze processes, procedural methods, practices, strategies to ensure effectiveness and compliance while providing recommendations.
• Assist with the development, updating, and testing of procedures and the OUC FEMA manual.
• Assist with converting F-ROC forms into Power-BI resources to facilitate process automation.
• Collaborate with external organizations to understand new regulations and assist with implementation at OUC.
• During emergency events, assist with the FEMA claim process by helping coordinate, collect, and submit required documentation and support, as well as interacting with the FEMA PDMG.
• Support the designated business unit's specific project needs

Skills

PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Junior or Senior status

Emergency Management or Business

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Financial & Support Services division. 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.

We are looking for a Grants Administration Intern. During this internship, you will partner with the Grants team.

You will be involved in:

• Research, evaluate and analyze processes, procedural methods, practices, strategies to ensure effectiveness and compliance while providing recommendations.
• Assist with the development, updating, and testing of procedures and the OUC Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manual.
• Assist with converting F-ROC forms into Power-BI resources to facilitate process automation.
• Collaborate with external organizations to understand new regulations and assist with implementation at OUC.
• During emergency events, assist with the FEMA claim process by helping coordinate, collect, and submit required documentation and support, as well as interacting with the FEMA PDMG.
• Support the designated business unit's specific project needs

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

Internship Eligibility

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Academic status of Junior or Senior.
• Program of study: Emergency Management or Business
• 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 Emergency Management, Finance and Accounting
• Experience with PowerBI and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive; able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and resolve issues under deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to learn new skills quickly.

OUC Internship Rewards Package Includes

• Competitive pay
• Career acceleration and development

Location

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

Compensation

$17 per hour, varies depending the education level

Schedule

Part-Time (up to 25 hours per week) from January 11th, 2027 to May 7th, 2027 following a 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.