Economic Development Summer Internship 2026-2027

Duke Energy•High Springs, FL

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Economic Development Summer Intern will work with Economic Development Managers and the Assistant Project Manager to support economic development projects, site evaluations, and lead generation. The goal is to generate new jobs, capital investment, and increased tax base for the communities Duke Energy Florida serves, while encouraging revenue and load growth for the company to the benefit of Duke Energy Florida customers. This role involves assisting with project responses, site visits, coordinating meetings and events, economic development partner outreach, and developing/implementing lead generation strategies using research and IT platforms. The intern may also provide storm role support if needed.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master’s in Business, Communication, Education, International Business, International Affairs, Economics, or Marketing with a graduation date after August 2027.
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher

Responsibilities

Support economic development projects, site evaluations, and lead generation with the goals of generating new jobs, capital investment, and increased tax base for the communities Duke Energy Florida serves while encouraging revenue and load growth for the company to the benefit of Duke Energy Florida customers.
Assist with project responses & site visits.
Assist with the coordination of meetings & events, and economic development partner outreach.
Assist in the development and implementation of lead generation strategy utilizing research and IT platforms.
Provide storm role support if needed.