INTERN– ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

City of Bowie; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Bowie is seeking a part time Intern (2 days or 15 hours) to work in our Economic Development Division. This internship will be suitable for an undergraduate or graduate student in the fields of business administration, marketing, public administration, planning, or geography.

Duties will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to work in a professional, public sector office environment. Schedule is flexible to fit the student’s academic schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled college student.

Responsibilities

• Update the business inventory to include field checking
• Use AI to convert data from one format to another
• Conduct direct business outreach to assess current business development issues
• Design and administer a telephone survey
• Update selected information publications (research and write)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled college student

Job description

The City of Bowie is seeking a part time Intern (2 days or 15 hours) to work in our Economic Development Division. This internship will be suitable for an undergraduate or graduate student in the fields of business administration, marketing, public administration, planning, or geography. Duties will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to work and learn in a professional, public sector office environment. Please include a cover letter, resume and writing sample when submitting your application. The schedule is flexible to fit the student’s academic schedule.

Tasks may be developed with the Intern, the Intern’s College/ University, and the supervisor, to focus on specific skills or practical implementation matters that will maximize the internship for the student. This position will be no more than six-months in duration, but could be extended through May/June 2027.

Tasks

• Update the business inventory to include field checking
• Use AI to convert data from one format to another
• Conduct direct business outreach to assess current business development issues
• Design and administer a telephone survey
• Update selected information publications (research and write)

Retail Opportunities

Office Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled college student

Salary: $15.38 Hourly

Application Deadline: SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 BY 5:00 PM

All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

A proud Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Bowie is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected. This commitment is a vital part of the City’s organizational culture and values.