Join a team of committed economic development professionals working to understand and improve the multifaceted climate for business in Berkeley. From serving neighborhood business districts, to helping the next generation of entrepreneurs in our community, the Office of Economic Development does the research and problem solving needed to build a thriving economy for our residents, businesses and visitors.

This paid internship will involve a variety of assignments related to planning for expanded communications and transportation infrastructure in Berkeley.

Duties and Tasks:
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to support the development of reports, presentations and publications.
• Research best practices for communications infrastructure planning in other communities.
• Create GIS maps of existing communication and transportation assets and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain tools for business attraction and retention, including demographic profiles, maps, and marketing materials.
• Research transportation Provide support to business improvement districts and merchants associations across the City.
• Support staff activities to provide targeted services to specific industry clusters (e.g., Food manufacturing). This may include communications, research, event support, and network building.
• Additional duties as assigned.