Community Relations Intern

Job Description: Upbound Group Summer 2027 Internship – Community Relations Who We Are Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved customers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including over 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.  Summer Intern Program  Upbound Group’s 2027 Summer Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience that goes beyond traditional internships, providing participants with a comprehensive opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through dynamic networking events, engaging volunteer activities, and exclusive executive leadership speaker sessions. Interns can anticipate a robust learning environment that balances structured training modules with self-paced learning pathways, enabling them to explore their potential, develop critical skills, and gain meaningful insights into corporate culture.  Program Dates  The ten-week program will run from  May 25 to July 30, 2027 , and is an in-office experience at our company headquarters in Plano, Texas.  The Role As an intern with Upbound, you have a unique opportunity to enhance your problem solving, communications and event planning skills, while improving your networking and relationship building experience. This will be a great opportunity for a student to prepare for a future career in public relations, social work, community development, or nonprofit management.  Key Responsibilities: Organize Habitat for Humanity Builds in various cities throughout the country by collaborating with executive leadership Assist in sourcing sponsorship for annual charity events Assist in the scholarship awards process Organize community events such as back-to-school fairs, farmers markets, and food drives Other administrative duties as needed Qualifications Must be a rising Junior or above at an accredited four-year college or university. Cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher Excellent verbal and written communication skills Previous work or classroom experience in one of the following is preferred: Public Relations Social Work, Nonprofit Management or Community Development Work Location Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas throughout the entire ten-week summer intern program. Compensation Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures. $23.00 per hour Employment Eligibility To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship…