Intern - Economic Development

JOB TITLE: Intern- Economic Development

REQUISITION: KAN00F1

DEPARTMENT: Economic Development- Kansas City Headquarters

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

PAY RANGE: $15.00- $18.00

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more

 

The incumbent reports to the Senior Manager, Economic Development. The Economic Development Department is responsible for growing revenue by actively engaging and assisting local economic development organizations with community readiness projects. Works daily with state, regional and local economic development organizations to attract and retain businesses in Evergy’s service area. This position supports economic development managers in carrying out their economic development and related community involvement objectives.  

Job tasks include but not limited to:

1)   Creating a searchable database to collect and organize EDR contracts

2)   Update complete listing of economic development organizations across Evergy’s service area and update in ED Tracker.

3)   Update real estate records in LOIS to reflect Evergy’s updated company name and contact information

4)   Write copy for location announcements or local partner investments for Evergy TV

5)   Create ESRI BOA Infographics Templates to be utilized by Evergy economic Development Team

6)   Represent Evergy at various industry meetings, conferences and events.

·        Must be dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and proofreading skills. 

·        Must possess the ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel.

·        Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases preferred. 

·        Must be able to handle multiple priorities.

·        Ability to plan and organize and to effectively work in a team environment.

·        Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

·        Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and aptitude for learning customized PC- and Internet-based applications

Normal office working conditions. The position may involve some travel within Evergy’ service area with the KC Metro area.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know to accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.