Economic Development Intern

Summary

Responsible for assisting research, data entry, data cleaning and data analysis for the economic development programs.

Pay Range: $18.00 - 27.00 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide project support, particularly in the areas of research and data analysis
• Create, edit, or acquire data and integrate into various databases
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of data
• Analyze geographic data
• Utilize ArcGIS pro and data to produce economic development related reports and maps
• Perform advanced geographic analysis of data
• Apply technical knowledge to departmental projects
• May prepare written reports, communication, or correspondence on behalf of the department
• May attend meetings
• Assist in researching grant opportunities and providing data for grant applications
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Global Information Sciences, Public Policy, Urban Planning or related field
  
  

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• Master’s Degree or substantial progress towards a degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Data Science or Analytics, Global Information Sciences, Real Estate, Urban Planning or related field
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of economic development, real estate development and finance principles, programs and applications
• Knowledge of project management practices and techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skill in Microsoft Office (including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Skill in ArcGIS Pro or similar software
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
  
  

Physical Requirements

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards; occasional outside work.