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Internships
*In light of coronavirus, EDC has canceled its summer internship program. Please check back in the summer for information about applying for fall internships. In the meantime, we ask that you kindly do not send us any unsolicited requests or resumes for internships. We have left the descriptions up below for planning purposes.Thank you – Team EDC*
EDC and WTC San Diego offer competitive internship programs that provide students with valuable experience in economic development, marketing & communications, accounting, research, and more.
If you are interested in applying, read the descriptions below and follow the directions. All internships are unpaid and take place on-site in downtown San Diego.
Please use the forms to apply for open positions. If you seem like the person we’re looking for, we’ll be in touch. Please no unsolicited calls or emails regarding the internship program.
We are not offering summer internships. Please check back in the summer for information about applying for fall internships.
Company Overview
World Trade Center San Diego drives the region’s global competitiveness priorities through growing exports and foreign investment, deepening ties to strategic international markets, and boosting the region’s global identity. WTC San Diego operates as an affiliate of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), which mobilizes business, government, and civic leaders to maximize the region’s economic prosperity. EDC is a nonprofit corporation funded by more than 160 companies and public partners committed to this mission.
General Function
Support administration of the MetroConnect export assistance program, international trade missions, and the broader WTC San Diego global competitiveness agenda. This position reports to the Coordinator, World Trade Center San Diego.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties
Program Management – Support the implementation of plans, strategies, and activities to maximize San Diego’s economic prosperity and competitiveness through increased global engagement.
• Provide administrative and event management support for the MetroConnect program.
• Conduct research on specific trade and investment needs for clients, staff, and partners.
• Provide logistical and planning support for overseas trade missions and events in target markets.
Marketing/Communications – Support WTC San Diego with the development of communication pieces to inform companies, investors, board members, and partners.
• Draft monthly and quarterly newsletters and blogs related to the MetroConnect program and regional trade and investment flows.
• Manage the collection of success stories and news relevant to projects.
• Manage WTC San Diego’s social media accounts by creating original content for distribution.
Research and Office Administration – Support EDC and WTC San Diego staff with office management tasks.
• Assist WTC San Diego Coordinator with responding to client inquiries.
• Track deal flow and investment data.
• Draft agendas, reports, and presentations for meetings.
Key Qualifications
• Pursuing a university degree in international relations, business administration, economics, or related field.
• Self-directed and motivated team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and public speaking.
• Proficiency in a second language preferred but not required
This is an unpaid, part-time intern position. A minimum of 20 hours per week is required in office.
The spring internship application period has closed.
We are not offering summer internships. Please check back in the summer for information about applying for fall internships.
Company Overview
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC’s) mission is to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. As an independently funded non-profit fueled by more than 160 companies and organizations, EDC works to attract, retain and expand companies and the talent pool across San Diego’s three traded economies: military, tourism and innovation.
General Function
Support the Accounting and Operations team at EDC in executing financial reporting, reconcile accounts and other general office administration. This position reports to the Manager, Accounting & Operations.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties
Accounting – Support the entries and processing to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting.
• Provide analysis and reporting for accounts receivable, accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
• Post journal entries and enter data to ensure accurate reports.
• Assist with yearly audit tasks.
• Support payment processing tasks.
• Enact routine administrative tasks including filing, banking and handling of financial correspondence.
• Additional projects and tasks to be assigned, as needed.
Investor Relations – Support the Investor Relations Coordinator in administering support for the organizations nearly 200 investors.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date investor database.
• Provide support through filing, invoicing and billing investor information.
• Additional projects and tasks to be assigned, as needed.
Key Qualifications
• Pursuing a university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Current senior or junior-level students preferred, with a minimum of 75+ units completed.
• Self-directed and motivated team player with ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team.
• Good organization, time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in software programs such as Microsoft Access and Inuit’s Quickbooks a plus, but not required.
This is an unpaid, part-time intern position. A minimum of 20 hours per week is required in-office.
We are not offering summer internships. Please check back in the summer for information about applying for fall internships.
Company Overview
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC for short) mission is to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. As an independently funded nonprofit organization, EDC promotes the region, facilitates corporate expansion across diverse industry sectors, and supports the talent pool that drives their success.
General Function
Support the economic development team in executing programmatic activities, economic research projects, events, meetings, and support the marketing team in content creation (social, blog, newsletter, presentation, web) to help highlight San Diego’s economic strengths. This position reports to the coordinator, economic development.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties
Program Management – Support the implementation of plans, strategies and activities to maximize San Diego’s economic prosperity.
• Provide administrative support to the economic development team for company project work.
• Assist with the planning and logistics of programmatic events and meetings.
• Conduct research on specific needs for clients, staff and partners.
Marketing / Communications – Support EDC with the development of communication pieces to inform companies, investors, board members and partners.
• Create content including press releases and media advisories for programming and relevant regional news.
• Manage the collection of success stories and news relevant to projects and compose regular newsletters, blog posts and reports.
• Assist in managing EDC’s social media account by creating original material for distribution.
Office Administration – Support the staff at EDC with office management tasks.
• Assist the Coordinator staff with responding to client inquiries, including answering phones.
• Maintain the upkeep of collateral materials used to promote San Diego.
Key Qualifications
• Recent grad or currently pursuing a university degree in international relations, business, economics, marketing, communications, journalism, political science, or a related field.
• Self-directed and motivated team player with ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and public speaking.
This is an unpaid, part-time intern position. A minimum of 20 hours per week is required in-office.