Community Development Intern (4897-29)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County, Ohio is seeking a student intern for the Community Development department in Cincinnati, OH. The position supports staff with funding processes, policy updates, and demographic research related to affordable housing and community development.

The role includes organizing files, assisting with intake for client programs, creating project summaries, and helping with outreach and inclusion efforts while maintaining regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Political Science, Planning, Public Administration or related field.
• Valid Driver's License issued by the state of residency

Responsibilities

• Assists Community Development staff in the following areas: competitive funding process tasks, compiling and updating policies and procedures and collecting, analyzing demographic information and researching best practices in affordable housing and community development programs and projects.
• Assists Community Development staff to organize project files, participates in Community Development team meetings, assists with intake for direct client programs, and develops social media material and other project summaries as needed including maps and graphics.
• Assists Community Development staff with MBE, Section 3 and other related inclusion efforts including but not limited to outreach, recruitment and training of contractors and employees; assists Community Development staff with monitoring activities.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Education

Bachelor’s program in Political Science, Planning, Public Administration or related field

Job description

Deadline to Apply:

Open Until Filled

Work Location:

Community & Economic Development
138 East Court Street Room 1002
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Work Hours:

80 Hours Biweekly

Starting Salary:

$15.00 an Hour

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Political Science, Planning, Public Administration or related field;
• Valid Driver's License issued by the state of residency

Job Duties (Summary):

• Assists Community Development staff in the following areas: competitive funding process tasks, compiling and updating policies and procedures and collecting, analyzing demographic information and researching best practices in affordable housing and community development programs and projects.
• Assists Community Development staff to organize project files, participates in Community Development team meetings, assists with intake for direct client programs, and develops social media material and other project summaries as needed including maps and graphics.
• Assists Community Development staff with MBE, Section 3 and other related inclusion efforts including but not limited to outreach, recruitment and training of contractors and employees; assists Community Development staff with monitoring activities.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.