Intern-Corporate Compliance

Req Id: 733

Job Function: Legal

Location:

Little Rock, Arkansas, US, 72209

This Position Temporary- Summer 2026

Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission

At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible. Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.

Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do

We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

AECC is a Generation & Transmission Utility for the 17 Distribution Cooperatives located throughout Arkansas. AECI is the sales & services company owned by the Distribution Cooperatives that sell electric utility parts and equipment as well as right-of-way and construction services across a five-state region. The Corporate Compliance Intern will help support the company's adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies by performing research, data analysis, and administrative tasks associated with our departmental areas of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research & Analysis: Research regulations, analyze data, and research best practices for policies and procedures.

Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and other documentation that assists with corporate records and other compliance-focused projects.

Process Support: Help review internal processes for accuracy and consistency.

Training & Education: Help review in-house compliance trainings and other processes.

Work Collaboratively: Assist with various areas of responsibility including FERC, NERC, Records, and Corporate Governance projects.

Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Enrollment in a Bachelor’s program.

High school diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Strong ability to understand complex topics across a wide variety of subject matters and implement assignments with various steps. High level of integrity with attention to detail. Technologically adept and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

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