The Division of Economic Development is seeking a part-time Economic Development Intern to join our team. Under the direction of the Director of Economic Development, the Economic Development Intern will serve as a do-er and a thinker, while also supporting the day-to-day operations of the office through a combination of technical and administrative assistance. The ideal candidate will be a student interested in working on economic development projects who has a familiarity with Passaic County’s diverse business community. For more information, visit: Community & Economic Development I Passaic County.
Essential Responsibilities
- Providing administrative and technical assistance to support the day-to-day operations of the Division of Economic Development.
- Conducting market research, staying current on industry trends, and monitoring developments in Passaic County’s 16 municipalities.
- Supporting the administration and monitoring of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program including, but not limited to, project tracking, monitoring of deliverables, and labor compliance interviews (with Division staff).
- Researching best practices for interventions in and around commercial districts (e.g. storefront activation; public art – murals, sculpture, etc.; themed events)
- Serving as a representative of the Division of Economic Development at relevant meetings.
- Assisting with the development of marketing materials (digital and print), presentations, and speaking remarks.
- Working within and between county departments and divisions to advance county-wide strategic goals and objectives related to economic development.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Economic Development.
Requirements:
Education: Actively enrolled in an institution of higher education toward an Associate’s degree (or higher) in the social sciences, business, or a related field.
Experience: Ability to communicate both written and orally at an exceptional level in person, over the telephone and through other forms of electronic communication; Must exhibit strong independent working skills with the ability to engage in collaborative work with minimal direction; but understands when to ask for help or guidance when making critical decisions; Ability to exercise judgement and maintain highly confidential or sensitive information; Proficient in office computer use, including Microsoft Office, email, and other computer applications; Comfortability attending workday meetings with businesses, local officials, and other organizations as required.
Note: Preferred qualifications: Current coursework in political science, sociology, business, marketing, communications, or a related field; Understanding of the business community and economic environments of New Jersey; Experience in program development or marketing; Ability to attend evening or weekend meetings as required.
License: Valid NJ Driver's License
To Apply For This Position:
If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below. You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line.
Email: Giancarlo Di Lonardo, [email protected]
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. Any appointments made from posting which involve movement between unit scopes, may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope. As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the “New Jersey First Act,” all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.
