Hourly (Part-time) Intern - Economic Development

Position Title:

Hourly (Part-time) Intern - Economic Development

Job Description:

We are looking for an hourly part-time Intern to join our Economic Development team.

About the Position:

This position will help support projects and initiatives for the whole Department and Divisions of Economic Development.  This job is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the student’s benefit.  To qualify students must be enrolled in an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform.  This position will terminate upon completion of the internship period.  The successful candidate may deal with confidential information, which is expected to be maintained as confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis with city employees and elsewhere when authorized by the intern’s city supervisor.

About the Team:

The Department of Economic Development’s mission is to build Salt Lake City as a vibrant, beautiful, prosperous, diverse, and authentic place. We do this as a professional organization through partnerships, business development, arts and culture, place-making, and revitalization, while promoting the City’s many attributes.

Position Salary:

$16.00/hr.

Position Schedule:

This will position will be required to work 15 – 20 hours per week and will require both in office and remote work.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will close on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MST).

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
• Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
• Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Complies with city and department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, though summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if student is in good standing with the educational institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have good computer skills.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights.  Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required.  Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment. 

Position Type:

Part-time

Department:

Economic Development

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20