Opening Date: 01/13/2025

Closing Date: 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Central

Summary of Position

Position Overview
The City of Golden Valley’s Community Development team is seeking a motivated, talented, and socially conscious individual for the Housing & Economic Development Intern. An individual in this position will have the opportunity to assist on several development projects as well as the opportunity to create and develop marketing materials, produce new events for housing, research emerging trends in housing and economic development, and gather data for housing and economic development projects in the community. The Intern’s work can vary based on their particular areas of interest, including various aspects of housing, business development, planning, research and analysis, and/or program administration. 
Expected Hours of Work
Hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. In addition to working office hours, staff may be required to work additional events, which may include nights or weekends. This temporary position has a maximum term of 500 hours. Expectation is up to 40 hours per week in summer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

1. Creation of marketing materials and event planning for programs in collaboration with other City Departments
2. Develop a Just Deeds event for the City 
3. Support project staff by researching topics and analyzing data
4. Support the development and implementation of a Realtor Forum
5. Support the implementation of small business programs
6. Support various housing, redevelopment, economic inclusion, and business development activities
7. Contribute to projects that support accomplishments of City goals.
8. Participate in various projects with the Community Development Department as needed and per the interest of the intern.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have employee supervisory responsibilities. 

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate student, post-secondary student or graduate with coursework in housing, economic development, land use, planning and zoning, or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous training or experience in housing, economic development, planning, land use and zoning.
• A year of post-secondary education in related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience working with ArcGIS, asset management software, permit and plan review software, and Microsoft Office 365.

Competencies

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Positive Attitude
• Hard Work
• Equity and Inclusion
• Leadership
• Decision-Making
• Ethical
• Organized
• Problem Solving

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is conducted mostly indoors with sporadic site visits. Employee can be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and/or in the presence of heavy construction equipment may occur on project sites. Employee is subject to noise, but generally free from additional work hazards.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly read and interpret documents and other written material. 
• Regularly communicate and exchange information with others in person, over the telephone, and using written communication methods. 
• Regularly operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer, and telephone, as well as equipment/tools commonly found in city office setting.
• Regularly travel around the City to meetings or events, operating City vehicles as needed.
• Frequently remain in a stationary position and regularly move within the building to attend meetings and access files and office machinery.
• Occasionally move or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement
The City of Golden Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.