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CITY OF LINO LAKES <br />POSITION DESCRIPTION <br /> <br />TITLE: Economic Development Intern <br />DEPARTMENT: Community Development <br />DIVISION: Economic Development <br />SUPERVISOR: Community Development Director <br />STATUS: Temporary, Part -T ime <br /> <br /> <br />PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITIO N <br /> <br />The primary objective of this position is to provide support to the Community Development <br />Department in economic development and planning initiatives. This position p rovides the <br />opportunity for college students to expand their skills, receive valuable on -the -job training, and <br />assist with various economic development programs and projects within the c ity. <br /> <br />ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS <br /> <br />The listed examples may not include all duties required of this position. Duties may vary from <br />time to time based on the n eeds of the city. <br /> <br />1. Assist in promoting development a nd marketing of the city , including use of social <br />media . <br />2. Prepare a quarterly e conomic d evelopment n ewsletter and prepare articles for the c ity <br />n ewsletter. <br />3. Provide administrative support to City Council, E conomic Development Authority <br />(EDA) and Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). <br />4. Maintain and update city e conomic d evelopment website , including commercial and <br />industrial land availability . <br />5. Assist in preparing agendas , background information , and m inutes for EDA and EDAC <br />meetings . <br />6. Research and prepare written reports on policy issues and special projects assigned by the <br />Community Development Director. <br />7. Attend and participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, c ouncil meetings , and other <br />meetings as necessary. <br />8. Provide information and assistance to developers, the business community , and the public <br />on planning, zoning, land use, permits and development related matters. <br />9. Assist in the development and implementation of the Business Retention and Expans ion <br />program. <br />10. Organize ground breakings and ribbon cuttings for new business. <br />11. Other special assignments and related routine work. <br /> <br /> <br />Job Description City Intern – Economic Development Revised 8/30 /2013