Economic Development Intern

Position Details

Economic Development Internship - Gain Real-World Experience in Your Community!

The Economic Development Intern will gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects related toeconomic development, volunteerism, and marketing with the City. This internship offers awell-rounded, comprehensive experience, perfect for candidates with a passion for community development and growth.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

As an Economic Development Intern, you'll have the opportunity to:

* Collaborate with local businesses:
Work one-on-one with business contacts throughout the community to help support and grow the local economy.

* Plan and organize large events:
Assist with the coordination of community events that have a big impact on local engagement and business development.

* Marketing and communication:
Get involved in marketing and communication efforts for large-scale events, helping to promote and communicate key initiatives.

If you're passionate aboutsupporting local businesses, engaging with the community, and gaining real-world government experience,we encourage you to apply!

Primary Duties

The Economic Development Intern will engage in responsible, entry-level work focused oncommunity and economic development. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Economic Development Manager on a variety of exciting projects that contribute to local growth and innovation.

* Special Projects:
Participate in and/or manage special projects under the supervision of the Economic Development Manager.

* Research & Inquiries:
Research and respond to inquiries, helping to support the development of community initiatives.

* Public Presentations:
Assist in preparing presentations for public meetings, providing support to communicate key initiatives.

* Data Collection & Assessments:
Collect data and perform field assessments for economic development programs.

* Report Preparation:
Help prepare detailed reports to track the success of programs and projects.

* Record Keeping:
Assemble and maintain permanent records related to economic development activities.

* Public Meetings:
Assist with setting up and conducting public meetings, helping facilitate community engagement.

* Outreach & Marketing:
Collaborate with the team to create outreach and marketing materials as part of our broader economic development branding strategy.

* Policy Research:
Conduct primary research on how peer cities approach economic development through policies, programs, and resources.

* Innovation & Entrepreneurship:
Support efforts to promote local innovation and entrepreneurship, helping drive economic growth in the area.

* Non-Profit Coordination:
Work with local non-profit organizations to support community development initiatives.

* Email Campaigns & Marketing:
Help develop and implement email campaigns and assist with updating departmental marketing materials (flyers, profiles, etc.).

* Other Duties:
Assist with various tasks as assigned to support the Economic Development team.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for this internship opportunity, you must be:

* Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, ora related field; orhave obtained one in the last 12 months.

* Enrolled in, or have successfully completed,Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Financecollegecourse.

* Possession of a valid driver's license

To excel in this role, you should have:

* Prior experience in economic development, planning, public administration, or related fields (this can include professional, volunteer, or student experience).

* Previous exposure to an office environment, including experience with customer service, report writing, and/or project management.

* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-taskeffectively, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

* A confident, proactive attitude that will help you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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