Economic Competitiveness Intern

Virginia Economic Devel Partnership • Richmond, VA

4d • $15 - $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Intern for the Economic Competitiveness Division, VEDP’s internal strategy team, during the summer of 2026 (10 weeks). This self-starting individual should be seeking on-the-job experience in economic development, policy development, and strategic analysis. Interns will complete a project and develop a presentation to be shared with staff at the end of the internship. They will be part of an organization-wide cohort, providing networking and professional development opportunities throughout the summer.

Requirements

• Interest in economics, business, public policy, or state government
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Basic to advanced data analysis experience with Excel
• Previous research and data experience (preferred but not required)

Nice To Haves

• Pursuit of a bachelor’s or graduate degree in social science (economics, public policy, or political science), mathematics, data analytics, business, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research policies and evaluate their potential benefit to Virginia’s economic competitiveness by reading, summarizing, and synthesizing relevant literature
• Analyze quantitative data and present data analysis in a visually compelling format
• Assist in designing and developing reports for economic development stakeholders
• Engage with executive staff and key stakeholders on relevant research, including presenting research or updates on key projects
• Assist in other project-related tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern