MEDC Intern

Internship Opportunity with McKinney Economic Development Corp (MEDC)

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.

This internship 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.

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 work performance, contributing to the development of others, ability to work as part of a team, and ability to continuously learn and develop.

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, 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 performing other duties related to MEDC work, and 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, and ability to work with little supervision.

Required 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, and interest in economic development, local government, or workforce development. Conditions of employment include passing a drug screen and background check, and having a Class C Texas Driver's License.