{"id":68931,"date":"2026-08-25T16:01:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/economic-development-intern\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:22:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T00:22:19","slug":"economic-development-intern","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/economic-development-intern\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Development Intern"},"content":{"rendered":"

SUMMARY OF POSITION<\/u><\/strong>
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Essential Functions\/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>
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    • Assists with researching local, state, and national programs, policies, etc. to ensure our department is at or above standard.<\/li>\n
    • Complies with all written City policies and procedures.<\/li>\n
    • Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      When Assigned to MEDC<\/u><\/strong><\/i>
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      • Assist with research, data analysis, program development and refinement, and other project-related activities.<\/li>\n
      • Support business retention, recruitment, workforce development, marketing, events, and other areas of economic development.<\/li>\n
      • Work with MEDC staff divisions to support organizational priorities and deliverables.<\/li>\n
      • Participate in meetings, activities, and professional development opportunities relevant to the role.\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Provide project, administrative, and operational support and perform other duties related to MEDC work.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:<\/u><\/strong>
        Perform other duties as assigned or directed.<\/p>\n

        KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS<\/u><\/strong>
        Ability to embrace and embody the City\u2019s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).<\/p>\n

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        • Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.\u00a0<\/li>\n
        • Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.<\/li>\n
        • Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.<\/li>\n
        • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<\/li>\n
        • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.<\/li>\n
        • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.<\/li>\n
        • Resourceful and have a natural drive to find answers.<\/li>\n
        • Ability to demonstrate a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, flexibility and independence<\/li>\n
        • Ability to work with little supervision.<\/li>\n
        • Ability to operate various types of office equipment and computer programs, such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Required Qualifications<\/p>\n

          MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/u><\/strong>
          Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited college.<\/p>\n

          PREFERRD QUALIFICATIONS<\/u><\/strong>
          When Assigned to MEDC<\/u><\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

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          • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.<\/li>\n
          • Proficiency in Excel and\/or data management tools.<\/li>\n
          • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.<\/li>\n
          • Interest in economic development, local government, or workforce development.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Must pass a drug screen and background check.<\/li>\n
            • Must have Class C Texas Driver\u2019s License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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