Internship - Project Coordination, PMO/Transformation (Summer 2024)

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking Internship - Project Coordination, PMO/Transformation (Summer 2024) to join the Transformation division for the 2024 Summer Internship Program.
The OUC Internship Program is dedicated to providing students with a real-world, hands-on experience by partnering with energy leaders and experienced professionals while bringing new and outside-the-box perspectives and ideas essential for creativity and the growth of any business.
We are committed to providing mentorship and professional development to our interns, contributing to their future professional growth.
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 dedicated student intern that will gain professional work experience in their academic discipline while learning about project management from industry experts.
The intern will have the opportunity to partner with multifaceted project stakeholders to support the planning and implementation of several IT projects, including software deployment, database warehousing, and database applications.
If you are seeking a way to enhance your professional experience in a career path to land an exciting opportunity, consider joining our Emerging Talent Internship Program.
OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.
Internship Eligibility Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university Academic status of Junior, Senior, or Master’s Program of study: Business, Human Resources, Project management, or related Cumulative GPA of 3.
0 or above Authorized to work in the United States Internship Requirements Familiarity with the different project management phases and elements General understanding of basic IT infrastructure concepts (i.
e,.
Servers, Desktop, Network, Cloud Database, etc) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc) Ability to build presentations in PowerPoint and interpret data utilizing Excel Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Strong analytical and organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively with assigned team members and cross functional groups Commitment to building an inclusive work environment Preferred Skills Completed coursework in Project Management Fundamentals, Organizational & Change Management, Process Improvement and Strategy, and/or Professional Writing Previous work experience or former internships in the field of IT Infrastructure or Business Analytics Working knowledge of MS Project, Vision, and advance Excel features (pivot tables, basic formulas, macros, creating charts) General understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle Project Management certifications are a plus OUC Emerging Talent Internship Rewards Package Includes: Competitive Pay Career Acceleration and Development Free Downtown Parking Free access to on-site fitness centers at all locations Discounted movie tickets Discounts to an assortment of hotels, including the Aloft Hotel in downtown Orlando Microsoft Office and Dell discounts and much more Compensation: $16.
50 - $18.
00 per hour, varies depending on the education level Location: Reliable: 100 W Anderson St, Orlando, FL 32801 Schedule: Full-Time (up to 40 hours) as assigned by leader - Hybrid Schedule Note: Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at the time of the application submission.
Please see below a complete Job description for this position.
______________________________________________________________________ Job Purpose: The Student Intern will gain professional work experience in their academic discipline within a designated business unit.
Under the guidance and direction of the business unit supervisor, this role will partner with the designated team members to contribute to the effectiveness of the designated programs and organizational objectives.
Duties and responsibilities will vary according to the specific business unit assignment.
Primary Functions: Assist with designated business unit functions as needed under the direction of the supervisor.
Support the designated business unit’s specific project needs.
Actively contribute to day-to-day functions within the business unit.
Collaborate and partner with other team members to support business unit initiatives and project deliverables.
Research, evaluate, and analyze processes, procedures methods, practices, strategies to ensure effectiveness and compliance and provide recommendations.
Apply diversified knowledge in academic discipline principles to a variety of assignments.
Participate in collaborative meetings and work sessions.
Plan, coordinate, develop, and implement various projects and strategies to meet business needs.
Gather, organize, analyze, and present data and findings.
Organize and monitor assigned tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Technical Requirements: Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; Ability to: Apply knowledge from field of study for tasks within the assigned business unit; Gain hands on and technical knowledge and experience by working on projects and assignments; Work collaboratively with assigned team members and cross functional groups to actively learn and train on assigned tasks; Education/ Certification/Years of Experience Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in a degree seeking program at the Bachelor’s or higher level at an accredited college or university; The specific field of degree and year of study will vary depending on the requirements of the business unit where the intern will train.
Working Conditions: This job may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements such as dust, noise, cold, etc.
Accidents are improbable other than minor injuries.
Physical Requirements: This job requires constant sitting, speaking and hearing.
This job requires constant typing, writing, and reading.
This job requires frequent standing and walking.
Additionally, this job may require frequent driving of a company vehicle.
This job may require occasional reaching over head and lifting up to twenty (20) lbs.
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.
EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled