Alabama Economic Development Internship Summer Program 2019

The Alabama Economic Development Internship 2019 Summer Program is seeking five (5) motivated, detail-oriented

individuals to work with one of the five (5) following economic development organizations in Alabama:

• Department of Commerce - Montgomery, AL

• Economic Development Partnership of Alabama - Birmingham, AL

• Alabama Power Company - Birmingham, AL

• PowerSouth Energy Cooperative - Montgomery, AL

• Spire Energy - Birmingham, AL

The ideal candidate is proactive and committed to work in a multi-disciplined field. She or he should possess the ability to balance various assignments and meet deadlines. Additional qualifications include:

•Excellent computer skills utilizing the MS Office Suite, especially in formatting, graphs, diagrams, and tables (GIS skills a plus.)

•Positive attitude

•Independence tempered by the ability to follow direction and abide by a work plan

•Ability to interact professionally with staff and associates (or Interpersonal communication skills)

•Strong research and writing skills, with organizational skills evidencing attention to detail

•Must be classified as a college junior or above as of January 2, 2019

Scope of Work includes but not limited to:

• Assist in the recruitment and location of new industries to Alabama

• Participate in meetings with domestic and international prospects

• Provide technical assistance in developing proposals for industrial clients

• Analyze and disseminate local, state, and federal incentive information

• Assist local economic development entities in their recruitment endeavors

• Work collaboratively with other summer interns who are part of the program

• Internship will culminate in presentation to Steering Committee