Intern Community & Economic Development

Daviscountyutah; Oakridge Village (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Performance increases

401k match

Job summary

Davis County Community & Economic Office in Farmington, Utah is hiring an Economic Development Intern. The role focuses on integrating Salesforce CRM into the CED department and assisting with multiple economic development projects including The Davis Loan Fund and regional collaborations.

In addition to competitive pay and an upbeat culture, benefits start day one and include medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and sick leave, holidays, parental leave, a pension plan, and retirement

Qualifications

• Degree in progress or Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business, Economics or related field.
• Must furnish personal transportation for in-state on-the-job travel and hold a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Learn, manage, and implement the CRM system from Salesforce for the department.
• Update and maintain all contacts in the CRM system.
• Support the Economic Development team with events such as COG and the Utah Alliance for Economic Development's Fall meeting.
• Assist with planning the Code Blue season.
• Support marketing and promotional activities for economic development.
• Provide administrative and technical services with the Davis County COG staff.
• Conduct business evaluations/surveys to identify local needs and incentives.
• Arrange and attend professional economic development meetings and events.
• Assist with responses to information/proposals to prospective businesses.

Skills

Salesforce CRM

CRM management

Data entry

Education

Degree in progress or Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Department: Community & Economic Development

Salary: $17 - $25 Hourly

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Davis County Community & Economic Office is currently hiring for Economic Development Intern in Farmington, Utah. This position will work to integrate the salesforce CRM system into the CED department. They will also participate with existing staff in projects related to economic development, The Davis Loan Fund, and the Council of Governments.

In addition to competitive pay and our upbeat culture, we offer the following benefits day one:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 3.5%
• 401k match of 4%

Requirements

• Degree in progress or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business, Economics, Finance, or other related field.
• Furnish personal transportation for in-state on-the-job travel. Employees driving a personal or a County vehicle for job related travel must possess a valid driver license, must maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code, and must operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner. New employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents).

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Day to Day Duties

• Learn, manage, and implement the CRM system from Salesforce for the department.
• Update and maintain all contacts in the CRM system.
• Support the Economic Development team with upcoming event such as; COG, COG' Annual Holiday Party, and the Utah Alliance for Economic Development's Fall meeting being held in Davis County..
• Provide assistance and help with planning the upcoming Code Blue season.
• Supports marketing and promotional activities for economic development, including web and social media based efforts and preparing marketing materials.
• Provides administrative and technical services alongside the Economic Development Coordinator for the Davis County Council of Governments (COG), including handling correspondence, recording minutes and business matters, coordinating consultant services, and best practices related to organizational responsibilities.
• Conducts business evaluations/surveys to identify the needs and issues facing local businesses, including barriers to growth, raising awareness of programs and incentives available to businesses under the direction of the Deputy Director.
• Arranges and attends professional economic development meetings and events.
• Assists with responses to requests for information and proposals to prospective businesses in coordination with Northern Utah Economic Alliance and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Utah

From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional, we are equally focused on innovation for the future.

Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.