Economic Development Intern

As Central Ohio's regional council, MORPC is an association of cities, villages, townships, counties, and regional organizations, serving rural, suburban, and urban areas. We take pride in bringing communities of all sizes and interests together to collaborate on the best practices and plans for the future of our growing region. We do this through several programs, services, projects, and initiatives - all with the goal of improving the lives of our residents and making Central Ohio stand out on the world stage.

One of Central Ohio's greatest strengths is the variety of our communities and to best serve our region MORPC strongly values a wide range of perspectives. MORPC strives to reflect those values in our workforce, our endeavors, and our positive impact on the region. Our work progresses when our team can draw on a broad spectrum of personal experiences and backgrounds, and when each member is open to learning from the experiences of others, both internally and externally. As an equal opportunity employer, we fully support all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and do not discriminate against applicants for employment or employees based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical conditions, age, disability or other handicap, genetic information, marital/familial status, veteran status, military status, or income or status with regard to public assistance in any aspects of our personnel policies, working conditions, or hiring and recruitment.

MORPC recognizes the value of a healthy work/life balance for our team members and, as such, we provide a variety of benefits to promote that balance. Eligible employees receive a free system-wide transit pass and discounted access to other alternative transportation modes to provide options for commuting to work. MORPC encourages opportunities for career advancement through generous tuition and professional development incentives, leadership programs, and participation in local and national organizations.

Examples of Duties:

Assist with projects related to the economic development programs (Competitive Advantage,

Local Economic Assistance, Freight Planning, CEDS/EDD)

Gather, summarize, and analyze data on topics such as economic outlook and impact,

demographics, best practices and more

Prepare detailed factsheets distilling the information in Notice of Funding Opportunities to

assist the internal team and external partners better understand a grant or loan opportunity

Design and create flyers, presentations, and other marketing materials, as needed, using

online tools like CANVA and others

Communicate across departments at MORPC (Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission), including

making presentations at meetings, and externally with county partners and key stakeholders about

technical assistance, funding tools and resources

Assist the Economic Development team with the content and format for the Drive Investment

newsletter

Conduct online research on programs related to economic and community development,

transportation, infrastructure development and housing, as needed

Attend external meetings hosted by regional partners along with other important webinars and

meetings such as MORPC's State of the Region and the CEDS Committee meetings

Assist with event planning and organization of workshops and meetings related to economic

development

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the Economic Development team

Qualifications - Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

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.

A strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills are necessary.

Experience with Microsoft Office software, specifically Outlook and Excel, is required.

Experience with Canva, ArcGIS, Adobe InDesign for projects is helpful.

A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for occasional travel within

the region.

Training and Experience:

Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university with preference given to an

upper-class of 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.

This position requires regular in-person participation during the workweek. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university within the Central Ohio region and available to work onsite for a portion of their scheduled hours.

Please apply online at http://www.morpc.org/careers/ or you may mail a resume to:

MORPC Attn: MD-3-26

111 Liberty St., Suite 100

Columbus, OH 43215

www.morpc.org

No phone calls please.

Update: Candidates who currently have valid U.S. work authorization are encouraged to apply. Please note: MORPC is unable to provide new H-1B visa sponsorship due to recent federal changes.