Economic Development Intern

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision of the Division Manager, or designee, this position provides the opportunity to perform a full range of duties related to the functions of the Department. You will have the opportunity to work on real projects that align with your interests and career aspirations.

Your role in the group is an important one, your work is taken seriously, and you are counted on as a contributing member of a team. This internship will culminate in the implementation, as practical, and presentation of a final project that will contribute to both the City of McKinney and your academic and professional development.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
Contribute to a positive work culture.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with researching local, state, and national programs, policies, etc. to ensure our department is at or above standard.
Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

When Assigned to MEDC

Assist with research, data analysis, program development and refinement, and other project-related activities.
Support business retention, recruitment, workforce development, marketing, events, and other areas of economic development.
Work with MEDC staff divisions to support organizational priorities and deliverables.
Participate in meetings, activities, and professional development opportunities relevant to the role.
Provide project, administrative, and operational support and perform other duties related to MEDC work.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS
Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).

Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Resourceful and have a natural drive to find answers.
Ability to demonstrate a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, flexibility and independence
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to operate various types of office equipment and computer programs, such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited college.

PREFERRD QUALIFICATIONS
When Assigned to MEDC