Economic Development Intern

City Of ST. Cloud Minnesota Municipal Pool • Saint Cloud, MN

250d

About The Position

The City of St Cloud is seeking an intern to support Economic Development. This position will assist in advancing initiatives that promote business growth, community vitality, and innovation for St. Cloud's future development. The successful candidate will have strong communication and customer service skills, be a self-starter, and have a keen interest in promoting economic growth, resources and opportunities.

Requirements

• Degree or currently enrolled in a program with a focus on economic development, community development, public administration, or other closely related fields.
• Proficient in Excel and Word (Microsoft Office Programs).
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of one semester of a program in a related field.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing various initiatives as part of a Business Retention and Expansion program including enhancing the City's outreach, customer management system administration, research, and other duties.
• Assist with the development of communication and informational materials to promote City programs, events, initiatives, and resources to the local business community, including updating City databases, creating and preparing spreadsheets, and communication materials, such as the Development Activity Dashboard.
• Help administer current Economic Development Authority (EDA) grant programs.
• Conduct research and provide support for EDA-directed initiatives or topics, including data collection, trend analysis, and preparing reports or presentations.
• Attend various city meetings or events as assigned, including the occasional evening meeting.
• Attend monthly LINK (Leading Interns' Network and Knowledge) meetings, virtual and in person, in addition to opportunities to attend other conference/trainings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree