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INTERN– ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CompanyCity of Bowie
LocationBowie
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Economic Development Department by updating business inventories, conducting outreach, and designing surveys. They will also perform research and writing tasks to support retail and office development initiatives.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
231
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
15 hours
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About The Company
About Bowie Bowie, Maryland is a city of nearly 60,000 residents, located in Prince George’s County, and convenient to Washington, DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore. Bowie has a nonpartisan city government that operates under a Council/City Manager form of government. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in the City Council, which consists of seven members (Mayor and six Councilmembers). The city offers a dynamic mix of business and community neighbors and is home base for professionals and independent enterprises because of its well-educated, affluent workforce. Over the years, Bowie has earned several awards and recognitions. Benefits The City offers competitive salaries and a robust menu of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(K) with employer match, and a 457 savings plan. To optimize employee work/life balance, many positions include telework and flexible scheduling options. To learn more about what the company offers to prospective employees, visit www.cityofbowie.com/jobs.
About the Role

The City of Bowie is seeking a part time Intern (2 days or 15 hours) to work in our Economic Development Department.  This internship will be suitable for an undergraduate or graduate student in the fields of business administration, marketing, public administration, planning, or geography. Duties will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to work and learn in a professional, public sector office environment. Please include a cover letter, resume and writing sample when submitting your application. The schedule is flexible to fit the student’s academic schedule.

 

Tasks may be developed with the Intern, the Intern’s College/ University, and the supervisor, to focus on specific skills or practical implementation matters that will maximize the internship for the student. This position will be no more than six-months in duration, but could be extended through May/June 2027.



Tasks:

  • Update the business inventory to include field checking
  • Use Ai to convert data from one format to another
  • Conduct direct business outreach to assess current business development issues
  • Design and administer a telephone survey
  • Update selected information publications (research and write)

            Retail Opportunities

            Office Opportunities



Minimum Qualifications:    

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Currently enrolled college student



Salary: $15.38 Hourly



How to Apply:  please visit the city’s website at:  www.cityofbowie.org and click on the employment link.

 

Application Deadline:  SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 BY 5:00 PM

All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.

 

A proud Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Bowie is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected. This commitment is a vital part of the City’s organizational culture and values.

Key Skills
Business administrationMarketingPublic administrationPlanningGeographyData conversionBusiness outreachSurvey designResearchWritingBusiness inventory managementAi tools
Categories
Government & Public SectorAdministrativeMarketingData & Analytics