Job Description

THE CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR SPRING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM!

This learning experience affords the students a view of the inner workings of city government. Each intern will have a variety of responsibilities and assigned projects that relate to their field of study. Each intern must be open to new ideas and suggestions, and be committed to completing the internship in its entirety.

SPRING INTERN - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

The Spring Intern will assist in the operations and execution of Economic Development's programs and initiatives, supporting events, organization of materials, and research.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with data collection and analysis Support event logistics and planning Conduct property/business inventories Maintain spreadsheets and presentations

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Junior, Senior, or recent Graduate (within the last year), majoring in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Horticulture Environmental Design/Sustainable Design, Biology, Ecology or related major preferred; Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent oral and written communications skills are all essential to this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures Skill in operating a computer Skill in communicating both orally and in written form Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

LEARNING OUTCOMES

General understanding of economic development Research and data organization experience Exposure to financial and real estate processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work and requires speaking and talking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Incumbent works in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Please feel free to apply to no more than TWO (2) internships.

The rate of pay will be paid at $20 per hour.

Interns are classified as non-exempt, temporary employees and may be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week. While they are paid hourly, they are not eligible for benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions due to their temporary status.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States Current enrollment in a college, university, or technical school (or recently graduate within the last year) * Current grade point average of 3.0 or better