Economic Development Intern

City of North Las Vegas; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of North Las Vegas is seeking an Economic Development Intern to support updating business databases and economic indicators. You will help create outreach emails, reports, and presentations and participate in surveys and networking with local businesses.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a related degree, possesses strong communication skills, and can manage multiple priorities with attention to detail. Fluency in Spanish is desired; part-time position with up to 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a related degree program (Business, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field).
• Enrollment with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (undergraduate) or 3 credit hours (graduate).
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• A valid Nevada driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and update business databases and economic indicators.
• Support development of marketing and communication materials such as outreach emails, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in outreach to local businesses and stakeholders through surveys, interviews, or networking events.
• Enter data and work across multiple software platforms to accomplish tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language (desirable)

Education

Business/Finance/Economics

Urban Planning

Job description

Economic Development Intern# City of North Las Vegas Careers## Economic Development InternApply: City Hall: Part time: Posted 18 Days AgoContinue to serve your community, make a difference, and GROW your career! We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow!**Job Description Summary**The Economic Development Intern will help maintain and update business databases, and economic indicators. They will support the development of marketing and communication materials such as business outreach emails, reports, and presentations. Interns will also participate in outreach to local businesses and stakeholders through surveys, interviews, or networking events. They will help enter data and work across multiple software platforms to accomplish tasks.**Job Description****IDEAL CANDIDATE**The ideal candidate would have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail. The ideal candidate should also have an Interest in community development, local government, and economic policy.Fluency in Spanish or another language is desired. **Pay Considerations** The hourly pay for this position is $15 - $19 (based on education level). **Work Schedule** This position is scheduled to work up to 25 hours weekly between Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. **Part-Time/Temporary Position*** This position is a part time/temporary position and does not include health or medical benefits.* Hours for this position will not exceed 935 per calendar year (see weekly hours for this position under work schedule). **Submit a Complete Application*** For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attaching required documentation, and answering ALL questions provided.* Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.* Required Attachments: 1) Resume 2) Letter of Intent 3) Most Recent Unofficial Transcript **Additional Job Description****ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*** Current enrollment in any of the following degree programs: Business, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution* Current enrollment with a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (undergraduate level) or 3 credit hours per semester (graduate level)* Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher* A valid Nevada driver’s license **SELECTION PROCESS****1. Online Application*** Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system.* Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.**2. Pre-Employment Screening:** Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; national criminal history check; drug screening; and in select positions, a Child Abuse & Neglect Registry clearance for applicants 18 years of age or above. **3. Selection/Offers*** The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.* The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.* The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.* It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.* Candidates who possess the strongest skills and experience will be invited by the Hiring Dept. for an interview.* If you are not selected for an interview but meet the eligibility requirements, you may be considered for similar intern positions that may open in the future, up to 12 months from the time the job was originally posted. **QUESTIONS?** For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact: Internship Program at [e-mail].**Compensation Range**$14.00 - $23.00