Student Intern, Procurement & Contracts

TEP Tucson Electric Power Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Electric Power is seeking a Summer Student Intern in the Procurement & Contracts Department to assist with administrative support and gain hands-on experience. The role supplements staff and offers exposure to procurement processes.

The candidate should be pursuing a Business Management/Administration degree, available to work 15–20 hours weekly (20–40 hours in summer), and capable of effective verbal and written communication both independently and in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Business Management/Administration or related field, graduation date no earlier than May 2028.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 15–20 hours per week during regular business hours; 20–40 hours during summer/school breaks.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex administrative functions in support of the Procurement & Contracts department, including typing, filing, reports, and presenting results to management.
• Develops PowerPoint presentations and schedules meetings; works on special projects.
• Must possess functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Suite is preferred.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes data and presents findings.
• Demonstrates poise, tact and diplomacy; communicates effectively with diverse groups.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business Management/Administration or related field (graduation no earlier than May 2028)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Oracle eBusiness Suite

Job description

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community.

Position Description

Tucson Electric Power, one of Arizona’s leading utility companies, seeks an individual for the position of Summer Student Intern in the Procurement & Contracts Department.

We are looking for an energetic addition to our team to assist in providing administrative support to the Procurement & Contracts team. This position will supplement the Procurement & Contracts Department staff and offer work experience to the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Student Interns are employed on a temporary basis and are generally not eligible for some benefits; including holiday and vacation pay.
• Scheduling of work hours and assignments should be made taking into consideration that Student Interns are students first and employees second.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Performs complex administrative functions in support of the Procurement & Contracts department including but not limited to: typing, filing, reports, analyzing and presenting to department management results, developing Power Point presentations, scheduling meetings, and working on special projects.
• Must possess functional knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, including Excel spreadsheets, word processing, Power Point, and presentation software.
• Knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Suite is preferred.
• Ability to collect, compile and analyze data and present findings.
• Independent judgment and initiative are required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional lines.
• Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy and a willingness to function in a solution oriented capacity.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be pursuing a degree in Business Management/Administration or related field ideally with a graduation date no earlier than May 2028.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 – 20 hours per week during regular business hours; and 20 – 40 hours a week during the summer and school breaks.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Student Interns must maintain the required hours for full-time student status, good academic standing at their college or university, as defined by the college or university and the GPA required for graduation by their college or university.
• Failure to maintain full-time status, good academic standing and/or the requisite GPA will result in Student Interns being deemed ineligible for participation in this program.
• All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable power to more than 447,000 customers in the Tucson metropolitan area. We’re also a local leader in community service, volunteerism and economic development efforts. TEP and its sister company, UniSource Energy Services, are among a family of utilities owned by Fortis, Canada’s largest investor-owned gas and electric utility holding company.