EDC Internship Program

PART-TIME WORK WITH EDC

San Diego Regional EDC and our Foundation offer a competitive internship program that provides students with valuable experience in economic development, marketing and communications, research, and more. An independently funded non-profit organization, EDC promotes the San Diego business community, facilitates business expansion in a variety of industries, and supports the diverse talent pool that drives their success, and is dedicated to rebuilding a post-pandemic economy that is more inclusive and resilient than before so prosperity reaches more people.

EDC values diversity of thought, experience, and perspectives, and encourages individuals with non-traditional backgrounds to apply for these positions. We are a passionate group of professionals committed to supporting inclusive economic growth in San Diego, and are especially interested in applicants who are eager to learn and join us in this important work.

Please read the descriptions below and follow the application instructions. Note:

Use the forms to apply for open positions.
No unsolicited calls or emails regarding the internship program.
The following are paid, part-time internship positions.
Proof of vaccination is required.

Opportunities

See EDC’s available open positions below.

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The Economic Development & Research team is seeking an intern to support on ongoing projects with economic data collection and database management. An intern can expect to work 10-15 hours per week, at least half the time on site, and to serve in the role until June 30, 2025. EDC offers a flexible schedule including remote work on Mondays and Fridays, and in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The pay is $22/hour. This position reports to the Coordinator, Economic Development and Manager, Research.

To learn more about how EDC’s Economic Development & Research team highlights San Diego’s economic strengths and supports businesses, visit About the Region and How We Can Help.

What you’ll do on a day-to-day basis:

Data collection and analysis: Collect publicly available data related to employment, housing, commercial real estate, and venture capital for incorporation into EDC’s Quarterly Economic Snapshot. Produce written analysis to understand the regional economy and key economic drivers. Assist research team on contracted projects as required.
Database management and data requests: Update and maintain EDC’s Master Presentation for the organization by collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, California Employment Development Department, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and more. Field internal and external stakeholder data requests as inquiries occur.
Project and Program support: Support the Economic Development team on projects, programs, meetings, and events
Office Administration: Support the staff at EDC with day-to-day department operations.
Other duties as assigned

What we look for in a candidate:

Recent grad or current student studying economics, business, political science, international relations, urban planning, statistics/data analytics, finance, and/or related fields
Strong analytical abilities
Some familiarity with database management and statistical software packages (R, Matlab, Stata, or Python)
Some experience with extracting and analyzing data from public sources; sources include but are not limited to U.S. Census Bureau, California Employment Development Department, and Bureau of Labor Statistics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Qualities:

Passion for making San Diego a better place
Inquisitive mind with a strong desire to learn, and to support team objectives
Resourceful and quick learner eager to pick up new skills and master key tools
Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Please apply using the following link by 11 a.m. on February 15:

APPLY HERE

The pay is $22/hour.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or applications via email or phone.

General function

The Talent Initiatives team is seeking an individual to support talent related programming especially with tasks related to communications and database management. This is a part-time, temporary internship. An intern can expect to work 10-15 hours per week, at least half the time on site, and to serve in the role until June 30, 2025. EDC offers a flexible schedule including remote work on Mondays and Fridays, and in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The pay is $22/hour.

EDC’s core values are collaboration, integrity, accountability, and inclusion. Constantly seeking diversity of thought, experience, and perspectives, EDC encourages individuals with non-traditional backgrounds to apply for this position. We are a passionate group of professionals committed to supporting inclusive economic growth in San Diego and are especially interested in applicants who are eager to learn and join us in this important work.

To learn more about EDC’s talent initiatives, visit advancingsd.org and sandiegobusiness.org/doing-business-here/finding-talent/.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Enthusiastic about impact: Committed to advancing educational outcomes, equity, social mobility, and creating innovative solutions.
Comfortable with technology: Highly attentive to detail and able to manage tasks in a customer relationship management (CRM) system such as Salesforce, or generally familiar with contact databases. Tasks will include logging interactions, tracking updates, and managing data. Familiarity with technology and quick adaptability are key to success in this role.
Skilled writer: Strong writing abilities to craft engaging blogs, emails, social media posts, and other communications. The intern will draft content that highlights the talent team’s activities, insights, and achievements.
Effective communicator: Able to clearly update and report on tasks, workload, and availability.
Organized and proactive
Flexible and able to provide administrative support: Comfortable with general office management and assisting EDC staff with administrative tasks as needed. There will be cross-team assignments. EDC operates with a collaborative culture where all team members, including leadership, contribute to every aspect of the organization.
Resourceful and quick learner: Eager to pick up new skills and adept at using key tools:

- Databases: Salesforce
- Spreadsheets: Excel and Google Sheets
- Word processing: Microsoft Word, Google Docs
- Presentation software: PowerPoint
- Survey tools: Qualtrics
- Creative platforms: Canva, Figma, InDesign, etc.

Please apply using the following link by 11 a.m. on February 15, 2025:

Apply here

The pay is $22/hour.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or applications via email or phone.

This internship program is made possible by donations to our 501(c)3. If you are interested in contributing, contact Jennifer Storm.

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Jennifer Henry Storm

Executive Director, Foundation