CTE Intern-Economic Development

Job Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER OF 2026.

The County of Nevada, Community Development Agency is offering an internship opportunity in partnership with the Nevada Joint Union High School District. Students enrolled in the CTE program are welcome to apply!

This position will be hosted in the Nevada County Economic Development Office and will report directly to the Economic Development Program Manager.

Functions of Agency/Department:

The Nevada County Economic Development Office works to strengthen and diversify the local economy by supporting business development, workforce initiatives, entrepreneurship, tourism, film production, and strategic investment throughout the county. Serving as a front door for businesses, the Office helps entrepreneurs and established businesses navigate County processes, access technical assistance and financing resources, connect with workforce and education partners, and identify opportunities for growth. It also works closely with County departments, chambers of commerce, business-support organizations, educational institutions, and regional and state partners to implement the County’s Economic Development Action Plan and advance long-term economic resilience.

The Office leads the County’s tourism and destination-marketing efforts through GoNevadaCounty.com, which promotes Nevada County’s communities, attractions, arts and culture, outdoor recreation, events, and local businesses to visitors. It also administers the County’s film program by promoting Nevada County as a filming destination, responding to production inquiries, assisting filmmakers with locations and local resources, and coordinating the County’s film permitting process. Together, these activities support local businesses, attract visitor spending and film-related economic activity, and showcase Nevada County as a place to visit, invest, work, and create.

Intern Duties and Responsibilities:

The high school intern will support the Nevada County Economic Development Office’s tourism, business development, communications, and community outreach activities. The intern will assist staff with a variety of projects while gaining practical experience in a professional office environment.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Draft and schedule social media posts for the gonevadacounty Facebook and Instagram accounts.
• Identify and secure appropriate photos for social media and other tourism marketing uses, including confirming usage permission and maintaining accurate photo credits.
• Assist with reviewing, updating, and cleaning up content on the gonevadacounty.com website, including checking for outdated information, broken links, and needed corrections.
• Maintain and update the gonevadacounty.com content tracking spreadsheet to ensure website, social media, business, event, and tourism information remains current and organized.
• Assist with planning and event logistics for Young Entrepreneur Pitch Week, including outreach, materials preparation, scheduling, participant coordination, and event-day support.
• Review and update Economic Development webpages on the Nevada County website to ensure information, links, contacts, and resources are accurate and current.
• Assist with researching, drafting, editing, and organizing content for the Economic Development e-newsletter.
• Support Economic Development Office outreach activities, including preparing materials, updating contact lists, conducting research, and assisting with communications to businesses and community partners.
• Perform other economic development-related duties and special projects assigned.

Candidates selected for the position will be asked to perform a range of duties from very basic activities to those requiring higher skill levels to enhance interns' familiarity and skillset within Economic Development.

Interns must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with County staff and external partners to gather information and verify its accuracy. The ideal candidate will be able to understand assignments, ask questions when clarification is needed, and work independently to complete tasks once direction is provided.

Educational Requirements, Skills, Training, or Qualifications:

This internship is open to students from a variety of academic and career interest areas. It may be particularly relevant to students participating in digital media, journalism, business, or related Career Technical Education pathways through the Nevada Joint Union High School District. Experience with social media, website content, or web development is a plus but is not required. Interns should present themselves professionally and be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Nevada County operates in a Microsoft Windows enterprise environment.

Time Commitment:

Ideally, the intern will work approximately two hours per day, three to four days per week. The internship schedule and overall duration are flexible and may extend up to 26 weeks during the school year, between October and May, excluding final-exam weeks and school holidays. The selected student will establish a consistent work schedule in coordination with the Economic Development Program Manager.

Benefits of participating in an internship:

This internship will provide students with an opportunity to explore careers in economic development, tourism, communications, marketing, business, and local government. Through participation in the program, interns may gain practical knowledge and skills related to:

• The role of economic development in supporting local businesses, workforce development, tourism, film production, and community prosperity.
• Creating and organizing content for social media, websites, and electronic newsletters.
• Identifying appropriate photographs, confirming usage permissions, and maintaining accurate photo credits.
• Researching, gathering, and verifying information in collaboration with County staff, businesses, and community partners.
• Maintaining spreadsheets and using Microsoft programs to organize information and track projects.
• Supporting event planning, outreach, and logistics for programs such as Young Entrepreneur Pitch Week.
• Understanding how local government departments work with businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, and other partners.
• Developing professional written and verbal communication, organization, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Learning to understand assignments, ask appropriate questions, and complete projects independently with staff guidance.
• Building their resumes while exploring career options and future employment opportunities.
• Gaining an understanding of the local government workplace and professional office environment.
• Developing communication and interpersonal skills that may assist with future job applications and interviews.

Interns who are earning school credit through an educational program may be eligible for a $298.00 stipend per semester, no more than $599.00 per calendar year upon completion of the internship (Board Resolution 21-110).

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other employment requirements:

• 14-18 years of age with the ability to secure a work permit and be enrolled in high school with guardian-signed approval.
• If 18, must consent to fingerprinting and be enrolled in high school for the 2026-2027 school year.

While this is an unpaid internship, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:

• Build resumes and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
  
• Fulfill college/university internship requirements
  
• Earn hours toward professional certification or licensure
  
• Network in their fields of interest with professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in Nevada County
  
• Learn from a working supervisor who is dedicated to your learning and growth
  
• See professionals operate in a real world, hands-on environment
  
• Intern with one of the premier employers in the region
  

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010

Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific