Economic Development Intern

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of North Las Vegas is seeking an Economic Development Intern to help maintain and update business databases and economic indicators. You will assist in creating outreach emails, reports, and presentations, and engage with local businesses through surveys and networking events.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication, attention to detail, and an interest in community development and local government. Fluency in Spanish or another language is desirable for outreach.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a degree program: Business, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field
• Enrollment with minimum 6 credits (undergrad) or 3 credits (grad) per semester
• Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher
• Valid Nevada driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update business databases and economic indicators
• Support the development of marketing and communication materials (emails, reports, presentations)
• Participate in outreach to local businesses and stakeholders via surveys, interviews, or networking events
• Enter data and work across multiple software platforms to accomplish tasks

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Independence

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Spanish language

Community dev

Education

Business

Finance

Economics

Urban Planning

Job description

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).

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

Compensation Range $14.00 - $23.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to: race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities where limitations related to their disability affect the performance of their job. Applicants with disabilities may request an accommodation relating to the hiring process; such requests should be made to the Human Resources Department via phone at [phone]. An employee or applicant who believes they have been discriminated against on the basis of a disability may file a complaint with the Human Resources Director or his/her designee.