Position Details

Economic Development Internship – Gain Real-World Experience in Your Community!

The Economic Development Intern will gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects related to economic development, volunteerism, and marketing with the City. This internship offers a well-rounded, comprehensive experience, perfect for candidates with a passion for community development and growth. The position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

As an Economic Development Intern, you'll have the opportunity to:

Collaborate with local businesses: Work one-on-one with business contacts throughout the community to help support and grow the local economy.
Plan and organize large events: Assist with the coordination of community events that have a big impact on local engagement and business development.
Marketing and communication: Get involved in marketing and communication efforts for large-scale events, helping to promote and communicate key initiatives.

If you’re passionate about supporting local businesses, engaging with the community, and gaining real-world government experience, we encourage you to apply!

Primary Duties

The Economic Development Intern will engage in responsible, entry-level work focused on community and economic development. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the Economic Development Manager on a variety of exciting projects that contribute to local growth and innovation.

Special Projects: Participate in and/or manage special projects under the supervision of the Economic Development Manager.
Research & Inquiries: Research and respond to inquiries, helping to support the development of community initiatives.
Public Presentations: Assist in preparing presentations for public meetings, providing support to communicate key initiatives.
Data Collection & Assessments: Collect data and perform field assessments for economic development programs.
Report Preparation: Help prepare detailed reports to track the success of programs and projects.
Record Keeping: Assemble and maintain permanent records related to economic development activities.
Public Meetings: Assist with setting up and conducting public meetings, helping facilitate community engagement.
Outreach & Marketing: Collaborate with the team to create outreach and marketing materials as part of our broader economic development branding strategy.
Policy Research: Conduct primary research on how peer cities approach economic development through policies, programs, and resources.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Support efforts to promote local innovation and entrepreneurship, helping drive economic growth in the area.
Non-Profit Coordination: Work with local non-profit organizations to support community development initiatives.
Email Campaigns & Marketing: Help develop and implement email campaigns and assist with updating departmental marketing materials (flyers, profiles, etc.).
Other Duties: Assist with various tasks as assigned to support the Economic Development team.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for this internship opportunity, you must be:

Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field; or have obtained one in the last 12 months.
Enrolled in, or have successfully completed, Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Finance college course.
Possession of a valid driver's license

To Excel In This Role, You Should Have

Prior experience in economic development, planning, public administration, or related fields (this can include professional, volunteer, or student experience).
Previous exposure to an office environment, including experience with customer service, report writing, and/or project management.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
A confident, proactive attitude that will help you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We are asking for a commitment through our 10-week program, from June 15th - August 21st. Preference will be given to candidates that are available to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the program. If you are a top candidate, your availability and assigned schedule will be discussed with you before moving into the background check process.

Our core business hours are Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, with an hour for lunch. We are physically in the office every day, and you will have an assigned desk with a City issued computer! This position is not eligible for remote work, so you must be able to commit to being onsite to be considered for this role.

Additional Information

The pay rates for this position will be offered as follows:

Freshman & Sophomores: Step 1 - $20.00

Juniors & Seniors: Step 2 - $21.58

Postgraduates: Step 3 - $23.15

Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov.

This is a non-benefited position.

Temporary positions are not eligible to receive City benefits; however, WA Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) is issued at 0.025 hours for each hour worked (equaling one (1) hour for every 40 hours worked), as required by law.

Employees in this classification may be eligible for WA State Paid Family Medical Leave dependent upon their qualifications and work history in WA State. Please see https://paidleave.wa.gov/ for more information.

Employees in this classification may also be eligible for PERS contributions, dependent upon their hours of work each month and their length of service. This is noted on the job announcement itself if it will apply to this position.

Please send any questions to humanresources@auburnwa.gov regarding clarifications or questions about eligibility for any of the above.

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Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn! Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

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Please select the degree you are currently pursuing.

AA in Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Finance.
BA in Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Finance.
Master's or higher in Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Finance.
Other related field
I am not currently pursuing a degree

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Please enter your field of study, and concentration if applicable.

04

Please select the option below that best describes your situation related to Accounting and/or Finance coursework.

I have successfully completed a Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Finance course.
I am currently enrolled in a Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Finance course.
I plan to complete an Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Finance course.
I do not plan to complete a Public Administration, City & Regional Planning, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Finance course.

05

This internship requires a commitment of 10-weeks (June 15th - August 21st) and is not eligible for remote work. Do you understand this expectation?

Yes, I understand this expectation and can commit to working onsite during the 10-week program.
Yes, I understand this expectation and can commit to working onsite but will need flexibility regarding the 10-week program schedule.
I understand this expectation but CANNOT commit to the 10-week program schedule and/or working onsite.
I do not understand this expectation and will not commit to this requirement.

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How many hours per week are you hoping to work?

07

Please describe a school project, extracurricular activity, work experience, community involvement, or hobby that has helped you develop the skills needed to succeed in this Economic Development Internship. What was your specific role in this activity or project? What skills and abilities did you contribute to ensure its success? Please provide specific examples of how you contributed and the overall outcome of the project or activity.

08

Why are you pursuing this internship opportunity? What got you interested in the field of Economic Development?

09

The position requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Are you able to commit to working some weekends and evenings?

Yes
No
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