Description:

Fleck Consulting, Inc. is a progressive Consulting firm based in Allentown, PA with an extensive list of public and private sector clients. The firm specializes in strategic communications, campaign management, marketing, public relations, and governmental affairs.

The Economic Development Internship is a unique, new position with the firm. The intern will work exclusively on projects related to the firms public-private partnership clients.

Core responsibilities for Economic Development Interns will be:

Collaborate with the Fleck Consulting Team in the planning & implementation of Economic Development programs for our public and private sector clients; coordinate meetings with key public and private stakeholders, including scheduling, research, and appropriate follow-up; research and prepare memos on assigned topics; other tasks as assigned.

This is the perfect opportunity for a proactive, motivated college student to build an excellent network while acquiring and developing the skills necessary to succeed in either the public or private sector.

Qualifications:

Interns should have flexible schedules, a desire to be involved in the political process, and a strong work ethic. Interns for the Economic Development Internship should have excellent research skills, a basic understanding of commonly-used economic development tools, and a desire to be intimately involved in the Economic Development process for major clients.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to balance keen understanding and vision of the clients goals and the firms strategies with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to pursuing them. Essential qualifications include: superior oral and written communications skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent telephone manner, and basic computer skills.

Hours:

15-20 per week

Length/Availability:

3 months

Start Date:

9/1/2012 (flexible)

End Date:

10/30/2012, 12/15/2012 (flexible)

Deadline:

9/30/2012

Tags:

Economic  Development    Government    Lobbying    Public  Relations    Research    Advocacy    Outreach    Community  Development    Political    Business    Development 

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