Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

Throughout the course of the internship, the candidate will become involved in neighborhood planning, data collection and analysis, GIS mapping, program development and implementation as well as a host of special community development-oriented projects. To have a full internship experience, the Community Development Intern will play a multifaceted role, engaging in both community development initiatives as well as communications/marketing tasks. This role offers a comprehensive internship experience, allowing the intern to gain valuable skills in community development, as well as communications and marketing.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management

Under the direction of the organization’s Executive Director and other Staff, lead and implement the following projects:

• Neighborhood Profile Projects that involves researching and updating Neighborhood Demographic Data for targeted communities.
• Creates and maintains monthly reports related to Economic Development, Commercial Corridor Business Inventory, Development Mapping, mapping property, visitor data and trends in the commercial corridors located within our service area.
• Assists Community Development Managers in implementing and coordination human and social service programs in our service area.
• Assists staff in providing technical assistance to stakeholders in our service area.
• Creates and maintains annual reports on overall projects and activities in our service area.

Holistic Approach

Under the direction of WUMC Staff, assist in the holistic approach to community development, which includes:

• Special Taxing District Inventories.
• Safety and Security Initiatives..
• Forest West Property Inventory.
• GIS Mapping.
• Live Near Your Work Program.

Other Functions

• Collaborates with community stakeholders to identify needs.
• Assists in the planning and execution of community programs and events.
• Creation of content for various social media channels.
• Performs other related duties, as needed.

Working Conditions

• This position is a temporary role from May 2026 through September 2026.
• Work schedule for this internship will include approximately 20 hours per week.
• This position may require evening and weekend attendance.

Applicant Special Instructions

• Please email a resume and cover letter to Samuel Odoom, odoom@wustl.edu, no later than Sunday, March 25, 2026.
• For questions, please call or email Samuel Odoom at (314) 747-2333 or odoom@wustl.edu.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Urban Planning, Sociology, Geographic Information Systems/Science, Data Analysis, Social Work or any other related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization software as ArcGIS, Tableau, etc.
• Self-motivated candidate with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent time management and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong quantitative research and data analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewh