If you are looking for a substantive Fall internship (20 hours/week) researching and writing about domestic economic policy, the International Economic Development Council wants to hear from you!
The intern is responsible for conducting research on economic and policy issues that support the team working on foundation grants and technical assistance for IEDC, the nation's leading trade organization of local economic developers.
The intern will work in a wide range of economic development subject matters. Topics include disaster/economic and COVID-19 recovery; equitable economic development; strategic planning; and small business and entrepreneurship support. This job relates to economic development in the U.S. principally, not international economic development.
For this position, we are looking for someone who has an interest or experience with issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to economic development. This position comes with a $30/day stipend.
Selected Areas of Responsibility
Supporting leadership or other practice members with information required for research reports, publications, technical assistance, proposals and other projects.
Responsible for assembling presentations relevant to current economic development issues for contracts and for general IEDC presentations,
Performing some program, budget and logistical support as needed and as required of the KMD practice or organization.
Responsible for writing articles and producing story ideas for newsletters and periodicals as needed.
Ability to support, grow into or assume project management duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Undergraduate students majoring in economics, public policy, urban planning, political science, finance, and/or business are strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in research and analysis.
- Ability to complete projects on time and on budget.
- Ability to develop and maintain complex schedules.
- Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Application Deadline: Friday October 1, 2021 at 5p.m. Early applications are encouraged.
Submit your resume and cover letter to Weintana Abraha at intern@iedconline.org.
** The International Economic Development Council is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.**
