MEDC Intern

Internship Opportunity With The City Of McKinney

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That's why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today. Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

Summary of Position: Under general supervision of the Division Manager, or designee, this position provides the opportunity to perform a full range of duties related to the functions of the department. You will have the opportunity to work on real projects that align with your interests and career aspirations. Your role in the group is an important one, your work is taken seriously, and you are counted on as a contributing member of a team. This internship will culminate in the implementation, as practical, and presentation of a final project that will contribute to both the City of McKinney and your academic and professional development.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

General expectations for all employees include: learning and demonstrating an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected; contributing to a positive work culture; maintaining regular and reliable attendance; ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team; contributing to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization; ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities; ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Essential duties and responsibilities include: assisting with researching local, state, and national programs, policies, etc. to ensure our department is at or above standard; complying with all written City policies and procedures; adhering to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

When assigned to MEDC: assisting with research, data analysis, program development and refinement, and other project-related activities; supporting business retention, recruitment, workforce development, marketing, events, and other areas of economic development; working with MEDC staff divisions to support organizational priorities and deliverables; participating in meetings, activities, and professional development opportunities relevant to the role; providing project, administrative, and operational support and perform other duties related to MEDC work.

Other job functions include: performing other duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors include: ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.); ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided; ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness; ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates; excellent verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail and high level of accuracy; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information; resourceful and have a natural drive to find answers; ability to demonstrate a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, flexibility and independence; ability to work with little supervision; ability to operate various types of office equipment and computer programs, such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include: being currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program at an accredited college. Preferred qualifications include: strong research, writing, and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and/or data management tools; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks; interest in economic development, local government, or workforce development. Conditions of employment include: must pass a drug screen and background check; must have Class C Texas Driver's License.

Physical Demands/Supplemental

Physical demands tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (25 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability. Work environment is performed in an office setting. May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor. May be subject to frequent bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting. There is limited exposure to environmental conditions.

Benefits

Mental Health Care through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)