Title: Spring 2025 Government Affairs Student 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tallahassee
Shift: Mon – Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or role

Position Summary/Details:

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional development while meeting the business needs of the company. TECO is seeking a detail-oriented Government Affairs intern to support the Government Affairs team. The intern will assist in research, analysis, and coordination of legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives. Candidates should understand the legislative process, have excellent research skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. This position is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.

Accountabilities: Support the Government Affairs team through a myriad of responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Assist in conducting research on issues, legislation or policy initiatives relevant to the company
• Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, white papers and presentations for meetings and events
• Attend governmental meetings, hearings, or other events and provide summaries or analysis of the proceedings
• Assist with the tracking of legislation and public policy issues
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to achieve project goals
• Participate in State & Regional Affairs meetings
• Assist with the organization of advocacy events and meetings
• Assist in drafting correspondence and other written materials
• Provide administrative support to the Government Affairs team

Physical Location of Co-op: 106 East College Avenue, Suite 810 Tallahassee, FL 32301

Preferred Availability: Part – Time (20-30 hours)

Working Conditions:  Mostly in a normal office environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an ABET accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.

Co-Op Requirements:

• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Required Degree:

• Political Science
• Public Policy
• Business

Year in School: Junior or Senior

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interest in government affairs and policy making process
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Emera Leadership Competencies:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement 

A pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.