Economic Development Summer Intern

County Of Albemarle • Charlottesville, VA

2d • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Economic Development Summer Intern will support the Albemarle County Economic Development Office on a range of strategic projects related to research, data development, and project analysis. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to local economic development work while contributing to practical tools, research, and recommendations that support the Office’s business development and strategic planning efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic economic development projects through research, data organization, and analysis
• Assist in developing and refining data collection tools used to track prospects, sector activity, and related project information
• Organize and summarize information from JobsEQ and other research sources to support office priorities
• Contribute baseline analysis and supporting information for the sector-organized pipeline dashboard
• Conduct research related to Albemarle County’s priority sectors, including national security, life sciences, and modern agribusiness
• Support background research for the Innovation Corridor Strategy Roadmap and related initiatives
• Assist with early information gathering and organization for the Unified RFI Response Library and similar tools
• Prepare written summaries, briefing materials, and project support documents as needed
• Perform related research, analytical, and project support tasks as assigned in support of office priorities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed