
Why Fayetteville PWC?
At Fayetteville Public Works Commission, we don’t just provide utilities — we power innovation, growth, and opportunity. When you join us as an intern, you’re stepping into an environment where our values guide everything we do:
Appreciate and Respect People – Your ideas matter, and your voice will be heard.
Be Safe – We prioritize your well-being and create a secure environment for learning.
Commit to Excellence – We set the bar high and help you reach it.
Do What is Right – Integrity isn’t optional—it’s who we are
Economic Impact at Fayetteville PWC: Opening Doors to Opportunity
Our Economic Impact program intern helps make sure all vendors—big and small—have access to opportunities.
What you’ll do:
Research and update vendor data
Verify certifications and review compliance info
Assist with reporting and identify gaps in supplier participation
Support outreach and engagement efforts
Deliverables:
Updated vendor database
Market research summaries
Final presentation with recommendations
If you’re organized, curious, and passionate about equitable opportunities, this role lets you make an impact from day one.
Experience/Education
Currently enrolled in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program in Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban and Regional Planning, Supply Chain Management, or related fields with a strong analytical focus.
Eligibility Requirements
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Applicants should be able to commit to the entire internship duration.
Pay Scale
1st Year of College completed: $17
2nd Year of College completed: $18
3rd Year of College completed: $19
Graduate Student: up to $25 - Pay commensurate with experience
Internship Duration: May 18th – August 7th

Fayetteville PWC provides utility services (electricity, water, waste water) to the people of Fayetteville and Cumberland County for more than a century. As the largest municipal power system in North Carolina, PWC employs 600 people and serves over 114,000 customers in Cumberland County and on the military installation of Fort Bragg/Pope Air Field. PWC has been recognized state-wide and nationally for excellence in utility services as well as in the areas of safety, financial reporting, community service, sustainability and innovation.
PWC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: Local Govt Employee' Retirement, comprehensive health and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; 401(k), 457 and NC 529 savings plan, On-side wellness center, relocation assistance and educational, training and staff development opportunities.