- Salary
- $21+/hr
- Location
- Indio, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Internship
- Seniority
- Internship
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
***DISCLAIMER: The City reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received. The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment programs and facilities. Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. The finalist candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.***
This internship is only open for currently enrolled College of the Desert Students
DEFINITION:
The City of Indio Economic Development Department is looking for two highly energetic and motivated self-starters to serve in the position of Indio Business Connect Intern.
Applicants get the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the following areas:Professional Development: Develop practical skills in customer service, business communications, office administration, data management, and public section operations while working alongside the Economic Development staff and community partners. SCHEDULE: OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE INCLUDED:
This internship is only open for currently enrolled College of the Desert Students
DEFINITION:
The City of Indio Economic Development Department is looking for two highly energetic and motivated self-starters to serve in the position of Indio Business Connect Intern.
Applicants get the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the following areas:
- Business Welcome: Serve as the first point of contact at the Indio Business Connect (IBC) Center by greeting entrepreneurs, business owners, and community members, providing information about available programs, services, workshops, and business resources.
- Business Resource: Assist visitors with City and partner resources by answering general questions, directing them to the appropriate contact, and helping connect them with available resources.
- IBC Center Coordination: Schedule conference rooms and meeting spaces for business workshops and partners. Maintain calendars and ensure booked spaces are ready for use.
- Business Tracking: Maintain records of visitor activity, including appointments with CVWBC and use of IBC Center.
- Economic Development Exposure: Gain hands-on experience in municipal economic development by learning how local government supports business attraction, retention, expansion, entrepreneurship, and commercial revitalization efforts.
- Administrative Support:
- The Program is a temporary position not to exceed 40 hours per week.
- Typical work week will typically be approximately 20 hours per week.
- Interns will be given the opportunity to work flexible hours and select from a morning or afternoon schedule.
- The working times must be within the days of Monday through Friday from the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and may include evenings and weekend depending on events.
- Interns working five (5) hours per day must take a minimum thirty (30) minute/ maximum sixty (60) minute, non-paid lunch break. Fellows working eight (8) hours per day will be given two 15-minute breaks and must take a hour non-paid lunch break.
- Management has the discretion to dictate the number of hours that the Intern will complete each week.
- HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete an online application and answer all supplemental questions.
In addition, please attach to your application a (1) cover letter, (2) resume to the application.
All requested information must be attached with your application at the time of filing to be considered. Failing to attach any of the above documents may disqualify you as being eligible due to an incomplete application.
- Attend a variety of City meetings, business workshops, networking events, and community outreach activities; may assist with taking notes and documenting action items.
- Maintain visitor logs, room reservations, program registrations for walk-ins, and other records to support the reporting of IBC services.
- Support outreach efforts by welcoming businesses, property owners, investors, and community partners visiting the IBC Center.
- Assist in maintaining a professional, organized, and welcoming environment within the Indio Business Connect Center.
- Gain exposure to business development workshops, programs, incentive programs, and economic development initiatives that contribute to the City's business growth strategies.
- Preference given to students currently enrolled at the Indio campus..
- A completed online application must be submitted along with completion of the supplemental questionnaire.
- A cover letter and resume must be attached to the application.
- Must pass a criminal background screening
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required.
- Associates degree or higher or some college and prior work experience
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekend events during city events
- Strong customer service experience, with a focus on professionalism and problem-solving.
- Adaptable and flexible in managing a dynamic and evolving workload.
- Reliable, dependable, and willing to take initiative to meet job requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to foster collaboration and deliver clear messaging.
Skills
ComplianceCustomer Service