Community Development Intern

Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

Throughout the course of the internship, the candidate will become involved in neighborhood planning, data collection and analysis, GIS mapping, program development and implementation as well as a host of special community development-oriented projects. To have a full internship experience, the Community Development Intern will play a multifaceted role, engaging in both community development initiatives as well as communications/marketing tasks. This role offers a comprehensive internship experience, allowing the intern to gain valuable skills in community development, as well as communications and marketing.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Projects

• Under the direction of the organization’s Executive Director and other Staff, lead and implement the following projects:
  • Neighborhood Profile Projects
    • Research and update Neighborhood Demographic Data for targeted communities.
  • Create and maintain monthly reports related to:
    • Economic Development
    • Commercial Corridor Business Inventory covering our service area
    • Development Mapping
    • Mapping property, visitor data and trends in the commercial corridors located within our service area.
  • Assist Community Development Managers in implementing and coordinating human and social service programs in our service area.
  • Assist staff in providing technical assistance to stakeholders in our service area.
  • Create and maintain annual reports on overall projects and activities in our service area.

Holistic Approaches

• Under the direction of WUMC Staff, assist in the holistic approach to community development, which includes:
  • Special Taxing District Inventories
  • Safety and Security Initiatives
  • Forest West Property Inventory
  • GIS Mapping
  • Live Near Your Work Program

Other Functions

• Collaborate with community stakeholders to identify needs.
• Assist in the planning and execution of community programs and events.
• Creation of content for various social media channels.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicant Special Instructions:

• Please email a resume and cover letter to Samuel Odoom no later than Sunday, September 14, 2025.
• For questions, please email Samuel Odoom or call at (314) 747-2333.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
• Position is a temporary role for at least six months
• Work schedule for this internship will include approximately 20 hours per week
• Position may require evening and weekend attendance

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a degree program or meet eligible requirements of an applicable internship program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate should be willing to commit to at least six months; timeframe is flexible if need be.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Communication, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Prioritization

Grade

G00-H

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email[email protected]or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.