Summer Intern Cohort

Tampa Downtown Partnership – Summer Intern Cohort 
Location: Tampa, Florida 
Position Type: Part-Time Internship 
Compensation: $16.00 per hour 
Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week 
Internship Term: June 15 – August 15 

Vision 

Tampa Downtown Partnership is the leader in fostering a vibrant, diverse, 24-hour Downtown in which to live, work, play, and learn. 

Mission 

As a private nonprofit, our mission is to champion the vitality and growth of Tampa’s Downtown by convening stakeholders, embracing innovation, and delivering operational excellence. Guided by our core values of Innovation, Operational Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusivity, and Integrity, we enhance the Downtown experience through clean, safe, welcoming, and well-managed public spaces. 

Internship Opportunity 

The Tampa Downtown Partnership is seeking motivated, professional, and enthusiastic interns for its Summer Intern Cohort Program.  The program is designed to give students or recent graduates hands-on experience in urban place management including operations, marketing and communications, policy and community engagement. Internship opportunities are available in the following areas: 

Focus Areas 

Marketing & Communications 

Research & Policy 

Event Management 

District Operations 

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities will vary depending on the assigned department but may include: 

Events & Programming Intern (Event Planning & Production) 
Support the planning and execution of public space activations, neighborhood programming, and signature experiences including Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. This internship provides hands-on experience in event production, placemaking, and community engagement through event logistics, on-site coordination, vendor communication, production support, and neighborhood activations that contribute to Downtown Tampa’s vibrancy and evolving identity. 

Digital Marketing Intern 
Support storytelling, content creation, and digital engagement efforts that showcase the energy and growth of Downtown Tampa. This internship offers experience in communications, social media strategy, and digital marketing through content creation, event coverage, photography and video support, social media management, and campaign development highlighting Downtown Tampa’s neighborhoods, partnerships, public spaces, and signature events. 

Operations Intern 
Support initiatives that enhance Downtown Tampa’s cleanliness, public spaces, and overall quality of life. This internship provides experience in district operations, urban services, and public space management through field observations, operational support, sanitation and maintenance coordination, event logistics, and data tracking that support the day-to-day delivery of enhanced services throughout Downtown Tampa. 

Community Engagement Intern 
Support relationship-building efforts with Downtown Tampa’s businesses, residents, property owners, members, and community partners. This internship offers experience in stakeholder engagement, membership relations, and community development through business outreach, district walks, CRM and stakeholder data management, neighborhood programming support, and communications related to Partnership initiatives, advocacy efforts, and signature events. 

Policy, Planning & Research Intern 
Support research, planning, and strategic initiatives that help shape Downtown Tampa’s future growth and connectivity. This internship provides experience in urban planning, economic development, mobility, and public policy through research and data analysis related to downtown trends, development activity, public realm improvements, neighborhood connectivity, and planning initiatives that support Downtown Tampa’s long-term vibrancy and competitiveness. 

Office & Administration Intern 

Support the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Tampa Downtown Partnership while gaining hands-on experience in office management, accounting support, and organizational operations. This internship provides exposure to administrative procedures, financial processes, internal coordination, and business operations through responsibilities that may include assisting with accounting and invoice processing, maintaining records and databases, supporting office procedures and workflow management, coordinating schedules and meetings, and helping ensure efficient day-to-day operations across the organization. 

Qualifications 

Ideal candidates should possess: 

Strong communication and organizational skills 

Ability to work independently and collaboratively 

Professional attitude and attention to detail 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office  

Interest in nonprofit management, business, marketing, finance, event planning, or public administration 

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter indicating their area of interest (Finance, Events, Operations, Marketing, or Office Administration) to talent@tampasdowntown.com.  

Applications should be submitted by May 27, 2026 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Partnership to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, disability/handicap, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, citizenship status, service member status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, national origin, genetic information, or any other category protected by law in all employment practices.  

Disclaimer 

This job description does not constitute an employment contract and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change as organizational needs evolve.