Business Engagement Intern

Job Title: Business Engagement Intern Reports to: Director of Business Engagement FLSA Status: Part-time (10 hours/week), Non-exempt (hourly) Pay: $18/hour Anticipated Start Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 Location: Downtown San Diego area This position is subject to a background and reference check. DSDP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Why this job? Total Rewards Package Join one of the San Diego Tribune’s 2023-2025 Top Workplaces! Bi-Weekly Paychecks Discounted Parking Allotment or MTS Transit Pass (only $21 per month) 5 days of Paid Sick Time annually Employee Assistance Program Position Summary The City Center Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking a dynamic intern to support the team in managing and enhancing the business environment within Downtown San Diego. This role will focus on business outreach, BID board meeting preparation, and event and program planning, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in urban development, community engagement, and nonprofit governance. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all the 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. Essential Job Functions & Duties Business Outreach: Assist in engaging with local businesses with the promotion of access to capital via loans and grants, gathering feedback, and fostering relationships within the district. Help coordinate and track outreach efforts, sharing biweekly community outreach updates with our community partner, Civic Communities. BID Board Meeting Preparation: Support the preparation and organization of BID board meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and facilitating communication between board members. Program Planning: Assist in planning and executing programs that benefit the business community. Help with logistics, promotion, and follow-up for programs such as networking sessions, community programs, and community workshops. Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for BID initiatives, including data entry, analysis, and reporting. Coordinate with other divisions of the Downtown Partnership and city agencies. Community Engagement: Participate in community meetings and represent the BID at various events to maintain a strong presence in the community. Other tasks may be assigned depending on interest and capacity. Preferred Skills Ability to coordinate tasks and projects and provide timely and clear updates to supervisors. Analyzing and visualizing data. Established interest in community nonprofits, community-based planning and organizing, and local economic and neighborhood development issues. Interest with Downtown San Diego and neighborhoods, and/or working with local small business communities, and urban planning. Interest in program management and administration. Familiarity in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite. Core Attributes Team Player Organized Entrepreneurial Detail oriented Strong communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively. #J-18808-Ljbffr Downtown San Diego Partnership