The purpose of the Economic Development internship is to provide students of graduate and undergraduate programs with professional economic development experience in a public sector organization. Economic Development intern will work with the economic development team to help support outreach and engagement efforts focused on our local business community, including our small and homegrown businesses.

This position is designated as At-Will.

Responsibilities:

Working collaboratively to help create outreach and marketing materials as part of our broader economic development branding strategy.
Conducting primary research, looking at how other peer cities are approaching economic development through policy, programs, and resources.
Supporting efforts to promote local innovation and entrepreneurship.

Required knowledge and experience:

Effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suites

Internship Requirements:

To be eligible for the City of Boise Internship Program, applicants must be:

Undergraduate or graduate students with a strong academic record or graduated in the last 12 months from an accredited university
Majoring in in Economic, Public Administration, Political Science, Management, or a related field
Be able to work up to 20 hours per week.
Be able to commit to the entire internship program.

Application Process:

To apply for the City of Boise Internship Program, please submit the following materials:

Resume
Cover letter
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The physical effort characteristics and working environment 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.

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