Internships

 

Investor Relation & Events Internship: Investor Relations & Events department is responsible for procuring and sustaining approximately 67% of the organization’s operating budget. The objectives of this department are met by providing substantive programs and events that support the economy building mission of the EDC for our investors and the community at large. .A qualified Intern in this department will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Assist staff with day-to-day operations, including compiling marketing collateral for prospective investors, mailings, scheduling appointments and reorganizing/restructuring investor relations files.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence and marketing materials as needed.
  • Work to maintain ACCURATE information in a comprehensive database of investors and prospects in the Central Florida region.
  • Assist staff with event coordination and execution
  • Assist staff with various projects and administrative support.

Advantages of the internship include:

  • Learning about the Metro Orlando region and the private sector businesses.
  • Learning how to develop relationships and build fundraising efforts in our region.
  • Learning how to use programs and events to engage and involve investors.
  • Learning how to prioritize workload.
  • Having opportunities to make job contacts.

Requirements:The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time degree seeking individual. The internship is for class credit. Monetary compensation is not available.

Strong writing and communication skills; high PC aptitude (MS Word and Excel); keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and a "can do" attitude; willing to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the department.

We are currently accepting interns for internship positions for a period of three to six months (two to three days a week). Please forward resume and letter of interest to:

Lisa McCormick, Investor Relations & Events
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
301 E. Pine Street, Suite 900
Orlando, Florida 32801

E-mail: Lisa.MccCormick@OrlandoEDC.com
Phone: 407.422.6325 x229

International Business Development Internship: Intern will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Assisting staff with research about foreign markets and the opportunities for exports for local businesses.
  • Conducting research to support inbound and outbound trade and investment missions.
  • Assisting in the preparation of research reports, correspondence and marketing materials as needed.
  • Helping to coordinate itineraries for inbound delegations including diplomatic and corporate visitors
  • Working to maintain database of companies in the Central Florida region.
  • Assisting staff with event coordination for export counseling seminars and/or networking luncheons/receptions, which are managed by the International Department and are often in cooperation with partner organizations in the Central Florida region.
  • Assisting staff with various other international projects and administrative support.

Advantages of the internship include:

  • Learning about the Orlando area as it pertains to international business.
  • Learning how to conduct community and international research.
  • Learning how to prioritize workload.
  • Having opportunities to make job contacts.

Requirements: The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time degree seeking individual. The internship is for class credit. Monetary compensation is not available.

Strong writing and communication skills; high PC aptitude (MS Word and Excel); excellent organizational skills and a "can do" attitude; willing to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the department.

We are currently accepting interns for internship positions for a period of three to six months (two to four days a week). Please forward resume, letter of interest, and two letters of recommendation to:

Irma Stenman, Director, International Business Development
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
301 E. Pine Street, Suite 900
Orlando, Florida 32801

E-mail: Irma.Stenman@OrlandoEDC.com

Public Relations Internship: Intern will work directly with the Director of Public Relations in all aspects of the organization’s communications projects. This includes activities such as developing news releases and media alerts, researching publicity opportunities, developing cases studies on EDC business development projects, creating in-depth profiles on key reporters and editors, maintaining the organization’s clip files, writing stories for the EDC’s weekly e-Newsletter, and many other related projects.

Requirements: The position is open to individuals at least 18 years of age, who are currently enrolled in a university or college as a full-time degree seeking individual. The internship is for class credit. Monetary compensation is not available.

Public Relations or Communications-oriented education is preferred; strong understanding of public relations tools; strong writing and communication skills; willing to manage projects; specifically interested in gaining “real-world” public relations experience; a minimum of one internship already completed; and 15+ hours per week.

We are currently accepting interns for internship positions. Please forward resume and letter of interest to:

Jennifer Wakefield, Director of Public Relations
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
301 E. Pine Street, Suite 900
Orlando, Florida 32801

E-mail: Jennifer.Wakefield@OrlandoEDC.com