Development Internship

What would a typical day on the job be like? What work would I do? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity over the summer to jumpstart your Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, and Project Management career? 

This internship will be packed full of hands-on immersion to learn, develop, and jumpstart your career once you graduate with your degree! You will be working right alongside our Development team to assist them with ongoing projects for the City! Day to day, you will be assisting project staff with redevelopment efforts in various strategic area of the City including the Southeast Community and Denbigh, participating in public meetings and civic engagement efforts. You will assist with various grants, marketing, distribution, fulfillment, and analysis efforts. 

This internship will help you experience the inner workings of a very successful Development department to understand its contribution to City Government. You will become familiar with the Economic Development Authority and the Industrial Development Authority. 

You will also participate in the HRACRE 2024 Internship Program as a sub-internship to gain exposure to the commercial real estate industry. In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you will have exposure to the Development department, and will be able to learn as much as you are willing to invest in your internship over the summer! 

How much money can I make? The rate of pay for this internship will be $15 per hour for Undergraduate or $20 per hour for Graduate students. Graduate students preferred. 

What type of schedule will I work, and how long will the internship be? You will work about 35-40 hours per week. This is a paid internship that will start in May 2024. This internship will run for approximately 3 months. There may also be potential for a part-time opportunity, or a full-time job offer at the end of the program if the City has a vacancy at that time. 

What type of degree program would be best be suited for this internship? Students currently enrolled in Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, and Project Management or related degree program would see the most value out of this internship. Graduate students will be top candidates for this opportunity. 

What are the qualifications for this internship? This internship will require knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will need to be able to create and enter data into spreadsheets and databases. The Intern will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with the public and other City employees.

If interested in learning more about this position, and to apply visit https://www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job

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