2026 Fall Emergency Management Co-Op/Internship

TECO Energy•Brandon, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-Op Student is responsible for assisting the Emergency Management & Business Continuity team with preparedness and response activities for all types of threats and hazards. Specifically, this position will assist with updating plans, documents, and emergency assignments, develop training and exercise materials, and assist in preparing and delivery of internal team member preparedness information. This position may assist with research and business continuity assessments. Tampa Electric Safety and Security Department wishing to provide an opportunity for college students or recent graduates the opportunity to explore career options within the field of Emergency Management. This includes allowing students to apply academic knowledge, skills, gain career skills, build resumes, and network with emergency management professionals.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in: Emergency Management, Public Health, or Business.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Enrollment in the university’s co-op program.
Junior, Senior, or Graduate year in school.
Able to organize, develop, and write professional documents.
Able to work on a team.
Able to communicate effectively.
Organized.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of emergency management.
Completion of FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses: ICS 100, ICS 200, NIMS 700, NIMS 800.
Part-Time availability (20-30 hours).

Responsibilities

Assist with updating plans, documents, and emergency assignments.
Develop training and exercise materials.
Assist in preparing and delivery of internal team member preparedness information.
Assist with research and business continuity assessments.
Respond to storms as a condition of employment.