What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Small Business & Community Development position at Empire State Development?
Description
Duties Description
* Submitting a cover letter with resume is preferred*
Basic Function
Assist with initiatives of the Small Business & Community Development Division and implementation of ongoing Harlem CDC services.
Work Performed
Minimum Qualifications
Education level required: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in business management, liberal arts or equivalent.
Knowledge Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - both written and verbal; knowledge of MS Office: with excellent Microsoft Word skills required, plus Excel and PowerPoint; excellent follow-up skills.
Duration
Additional Comments
START DATE: 06/09/2025
END DATE: 08/08/2025
Duties Description
* Submitting a cover letter with resume is preferred*
Basic Function
Assist with initiatives of the Small Business & Community Development Division and implementation of ongoing Harlem CDC services.
Work Performed
- Support the administration and tracking of the Community and Economic Revitalization Support Grant Program (CERSP)
- Assist in managing Harlem CDC’s web content including all promotional media in collaboration with NYS branding department.
- Assist with workshops and training programs under Small Business Services
- Support Upper Manhattan based ESD initiatives.
- Partner and collaborate with ESD’s Small Business Division and Upper Manhattan based CDFIs, EAP Centers, Chambers, Tourism Divisions and BIDs to provide seamless services to Upper Manhattan Businesses.
- Assist the Assistant Director of Strategic Community Initiatives and the Office Manager
- Performs other related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education level required: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in business management, liberal arts or equivalent.
Knowledge Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - both written and verbal; knowledge of MS Office: with excellent Microsoft Word skills required, plus Excel and PowerPoint; excellent follow-up skills.
Duration
Additional Comments
START DATE: 06/09/2025
END DATE: 08/08/2025
Salary : $17
