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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills in economic development and regional planning, with proficiency in data analysis, project assistance, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of creating marketing materials and presentations using tools like Canva and Microsoft Office.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Economic DevelopmentData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeCanvaUrban and Regional Planning
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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisProject AssistanceGrant WritingResearchPresentation Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Work EthicInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
CanvaMicrosoft OfficeArcGISAdobe InDesign
Industry Keywords
Economic Development ProgramsFreight PlanningCommunity DevelopmentPublic PolicyRegional Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist with projects related to economic development programs, including Competitive Advantage, Local Economic Assistance, Freight Planning, and CEDS/EDD
- Gather, summarize, and analyze data on economic outlook and impact, demographics, best practices, and related topics
- Prepare factsheets explaining grant or loan opportunities from Notices of Funding Opportunities
- Design flyers, presentations, and marketing materials using Canva and other online tools
- Communicate across MORPC departments and externally with county partners and key stakeholders
- Make presentations at meetings about technical assistance, funding tools, and resources
- Assist with content and format for the Drive Investment newsletter
- Conduct online research on economic and community development, transportation, infrastructure development, and housing programs
- Attend external partner meetings, webinars, MORPC’s State of the Region, and CEDS Committee meetings
- Assist with planning and organizing economic development workshops and meetings
- Perform special projects and other duties assigned by the Economic Development team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong interest in economic development, regional planning, and community development issues
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually with little supervision
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office software, specifically Outlook and Excel, is required
- Experience with Canva, ArcGIS, Adobe InDesign for projects is helpful
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for occasional travel within the region
- Must be enrolled in a college or university
- Preference given to an upper-class student in a four-year degree or a graduate student
- Fields related to Urban and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field are preferred
- A combination of training, experience and education will be considered
- Currently valid U.S. work authorization
- MORPC is unable to provide new H-1B visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Free system-wide transit pass
- Discounted access to other alternative transportation modes
- Generous tuition incentives
- Professional development incentives
- Leadership programs
- Participation in local and national organizations
- Healthy work/life balance initiatives