Strategy & Innovation Intern: Policy, Data & Public Service

Buncombe County Government; United States; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Government is offering a Management Analyst Intern role in the Strategy & Innovation department. The position supports a range of projects, including data analysis, communications materials, and policy development, with mentorship from County staff.

Ideal candidates pursue an MPA and are eager to engage in local government operations. The internship provides on‑the‑job training with exposure to strategic planning, organizational improvement, and procurement workflow.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree or related field.
• Interest in local government operations and strategic planning preferred.
• Adaptable, organized, and capable of handling diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist on County projects through research, data organization and communication materials.
• Contribute to policy development by researching background and drafting materials.
• Support strategic procurement and workflow documentation improvements.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve routine operational issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

MPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Buncombe County Government is offering a Management Analyst Intern role in the Strategy & Innovation department. The position supports a range of projects, including data analysis, communications materials, and policy development, with mentorship from County staff.

Ideal candidates pursue an MPA and are eager to engage in local government operations. The internship provides on‑the‑job training with exposure to strategic planning, organizational improvement, and procurement workflow.