What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community & Economic Development - Intern position at City of Maple Grove?
About Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.
The Position
Attention college students! The city of Maple Grove's Community Development Intern will gain experience in local community development projects and perform a variety of routine and complex technical and professional work relating to a wide range of issues, emphasizing economic development, planning, communication, marketing work, and special projects. As an intern, you will work approximately 25 hours/week during regular business hours, typically Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; the schedule will include some evening meetings. The position will begin in early June and run through late August.
Work Schedule:Approximately 25 hours/week during regular business hours, typically Mondays – Fridays between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm., starting in May through late August. Some night meetings.
- Conduct research in support of the City’s community development activities, with an emphasis on economic development and planning.
- Assist with processing planning and development applications and requests.
- Assist in conducting business retention & expansion visits and entering information into a database.
- Assist in communication and marketing of community development projects, including managing and developing content for social media platforms and website.
- Participate in master planning efforts and other various special planning projects.
- Attend various city meetings or events as assigned, which may include evening meetings and weekend community events.
- Collaborate with other city departments as assigned.
- Customer service, public relations, and strong skills in both areas.
- Collaborative work ethic.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Take initiative and work independently with limited supervision.
- Multi-task, make sound decisions and prioritize work.
- Conduct research and apply organizational and analytical skills.
- Communicate effectively with the public.
- Travel to various locations in the city.
Need to have:
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
- H.S. diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree, or substantial completion of coursework in public administration, public policy, urban studies, or closely-related field.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs and applications.
- Experience with social media platforms.
Nice to have:
- Prior experience or exposure to local government work.
- Recent graduate or enrolled in a graduate level program related to public administration, public policy, urban studies, or closely-related field.
- Completion of coursework in marketing or communications.
- Prior experience in communications and/or marketing, specifically developing content for social media platforms and websites.
- Graphic design experience.
- Photography experience.
- GIS experience (i.e. ArcPro, StoryMaps, Dashboards, etc.).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Primary office setting with occasional exposure to outdoor elements. Some meetings are held at off-site locations.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting indoors for prolonged periods.
Salary : $18 - $22
