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City of College Station · 18 hours ago

(E3) Economic Development Intern

College Station, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

City of College Station is offering an internship that provides hands-on experience in economic development initiatives. The role involves supporting various projects, conducting research, and assisting with program implementation to promote local economic growth.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Analyze economic data and identify trends and insights that drive innovation and progress

Assist in the development of promotional materials and presentations to showcase economic development initiatives

Assist with maintaining and organizing departmental databases, ensuring critical information is easily accessible and up to date

Update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to input new business contacts and engage with local stakeholders

Perform project assistance, research, and support work for economic development program areas

Prepare correspondence, reports, studies, forms and documents

Perform a variety of administrative economic development support activities, which may include researching, composing, designing, or editing agency publications, forms, manuals, and charts

Develop and present an individual project that aligns with the city’s goals or operational needs. This may include researching best practices, preparing initiatives, or evaluating current processes

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Economic development principlesData analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsDependabilityVerbal communicationWritten communicationCreative problem solvingWork ethic

Required

Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program related to Economics, Marketing, Public Administration, or a similar field

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to approach problems creatively and suggest data-driven solutions

Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of economic development

Strong organizational skills

Experience in an office setting, demonstrating dependability and a strong work ethic

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Passion for improving economic conditions and quality of life for local communities

Desire to learn about policy impacts, sustainable development, and creating inclusive economic opportunities

Benefits

Professional development benefits of the internship program include the ability to access additional assessments and resources to enhance self-awareness and professional development, participate in tours and discussions with key departments to learn about their roles, as well as attend a city council meeting (or view via Channel 19) to obtain knowledge of the decision-making processes of local government and the role of the department in supporting city-wide policies and initiatives.