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The City of Georgetown’s Economic Development Department is seeking a motivated intern to support a variety of economic development initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, business growth, and community development.
This internship offers hands-on experience in local economic development, with a focus on supporting a quarterly entrepreneur and innovation programming initiative. The selected candidate will assist with planning, coordination, and execution of events, including logistics, outreach, and program support.

Applicants are required to attach a resume.

This is an unpaid, in-person internship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Economic Development Intern will gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of the department, including:

• Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) visits

• Workforce development programs

• Business recruitment and prospect engagement

• Collaboration with other City departments

This role provides a unique opportunity to learn how municipal government operates and how economic development strategies are implemented at the local level.

Minimum Requirements

Candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited university or have graduated within the past six (6) months. The ideal candidate is a current college student majoring in economic development, business, public administration, or a related field.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Self-starter with a willingness to learn

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical experience in economic development and city government

• Exposure to real-world projects and stakeholder engagement

• Networking opportunities with business and community leaders

• Insight into public sector career paths

Anticipated Start Date: May 18, 2026, flexible

Anticipated End Date: July 31, 2026, flexible

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, schedule is flexible.

Student Intern (Fixed Term)-Part time

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