Economic Development Summer Intern

Department of Economic Development Summer Intern

Office of Economic Development 

Position Type: Temporary, Internship (20 hours per week for the summer)

There is one open position for this internship opportunity.

Overview: 

The Economic Development Summer Intern will support the Albemarle County Economic Development Office on a range of strategic projects related to research, data development, and project analysis. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to local economic development work while contributing to practical tools, research, and recommendations that support the Office’s business development and strategic planning efforts.

Key Responsibilities/ Qualifications: 

• Support strategic economic development projects through research, data organization, and analysis
• Assist in developing and refining data collection tools used to track prospects, sector activity, and related project information
• Organize and summarize information from JobsEQ and other research sources to support office priorities
• Contribute baseline analysis and supporting information for the sector-organized pipeline dashboard
• Conduct research related to Albemarle County’s priority sectors, including national security, life sciences, and modern agribusiness
• Support background research for the Innovation Corridor Strategy Roadmap and related initiatives
• Assist with early information gathering and organization for the Unified RFI Response Library and similar tools
• Prepare written summaries, briefing materials, and project support documents as needed
• Perform related research, analytical, and project support tasks as assigned in support of office priorities

Expected Deliverables/ Learning Objectives:

The intern will be expected to complete several project-based deliverables during the internship, including:

• A functional data collection tool or standardized intake form that can be used by the team
• A research memo with recommendations on how AI may support economic development work
• A sector research packet focused on one priority industry
• A short portfolio or summary of completed work at the end of the internship

This internship will provide practical experience in economic development strategy, sector research, data analysis, and local government operations.

Work Schedule and Pay: 

• Interns are expected to work approximately 20 hours per week
• Pay rate is $20/hour.
• Internship placement is projected for June-July 2026. 

Location: Hybrid 

Application Process: Please apply through the Career Center on the Albemarle website. Application deadline is April 30th, 2026. 

This internship is intended to support active office priorities while also providing a meaningful learning experience. In addition to the core responsibilities above, the intern may assist with other related assignments, research tasks, or special projects based on departmental needs and the intern’s strengths.

Virginia Values Veterans:

Albemarle County is a certified V3 organization. 

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.