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Investor
Relation & Evants 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:
Zoraida Velasco, Coordinator, International Business
Development
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
301 E. Pine Street, Suite 900
Orlando, Florida 32801
E-mail: Zoraida.Velasco@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
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