Community Development Authority Internship

City of Whitewater

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The City of Whitewater provides efficient and high quality services which support living, learning, playing, and working in an exceptional community.

ABBREVIATED Job/Project Description
The City of Whitewater is offering a Community Development Authority (CDA) Internship. The CDA Intern is responsible for assisting the Community Development Authority with a variety of projects including research, marketing, and database management. The CDA Intern reports directly to the CDA Coordinator.

Spring 2009 - 10-20 hours/week
PAID - $9.00/hour

Qualifications

• Minimum of Junior level class standing.
• Prefer students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Economics, Public Relations, or Marketing.
• Language skills including but not limited to: ability to analyze data; ability to persuade others; ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information; ability to communicate with City personnel and City residents.
• Mathematical skills including ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships; ability to interpret descriptive statistical reports.
• Reasoning abilities including: ability to work well under pressure, organize work, set priorities, and perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
• Other qualifications including: ability to effectively meet and deal with the public; ability to work effectively in cooperation with fellow employees; ability to work in/maintain an environment that deals with sensitive/confidential information; basic understanding of economic development; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe and/or other graphic design software; excellent communication skills.
• Physical demands including but not limited to: ability to sit and talk or hear; vision abilities; coordination; ability to exert light physical effort.