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TECO Energy Spring 2025 - Ethics & Compliance Student in Tampa, Florida
Title: Spring 2025 - Ethics & Compliance Student
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: Mon – Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or role
The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.
Position Summary/Details:
The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Intern is responsible for assisting the E&C team with a number of programs that foster an ethical and compliant corporate culture. The E&C Intern assists with various responsibilities which may include: TECO Policy tracking, administration and reviews for ethics and compliance programs, and performing E&C administrative functions such as preparing meeting minutes, quarterly metric reports, etc. The E&C Intern must understand business ethical principles, and demonstrate the highest level of conduct, objectivity, independence, and confidentiality.
Accountabilities:
Assist with tracking ethics program training.
Assist with quarterly expense reviews.
Utilize AuditBoard to assist with the administration of TECO Policies and the Compliance Management System.
Assist with E&C administrative functions such as preparing meeting minutes, presentations and reports.
Physical Location of Co-op: 702 N Franklin St Tampa FL 3362
Working Conditions: Mostly in a normal office environment
Required Availability: Part – Time (20-30 hours) OR Less than 20 hours
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:
Compliance
Accounting
Finance
Business
Law
Related Discipline: Accounting, Compliance or Law
Year in School: Junior or Senior; or Graduate Student
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Microsoft Office applications
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to act with the utmost discretion to preserve confidentiality
Emera Leadership Competencies :
Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
A pre-employment drug screening, 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.
Nearest Major Market: Tampa
Job Segment: Intern, Entry Level