Government Affairs Compliance/Economic Development – Intern

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Government Affairs function within Magna International leads and manages economic development on behalf of the corporation with key public stakeholders at the local, state, federal and international government levels.

Government Affairs intern will develop important skills and experience as they work on the planning, development, and implementation of projects on behalf of the corporation. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•    Maintain economic development agreement files (which should include the original agreement, all amendments to the agreement, and copies of all correspondence relating to the agreements);
•    Work with the Compliance team to ensure compliance with economic development agreements;
•    Assist the Compliance team with special projects 
•    Prepare agreement summaries for incentive projects
•    Prepare offer summaries for new incentive projects

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Related experience preferred
•    Course work in Public Policy, Planning, Economics, or Community Development
•    Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter, and ability to work independently
•    Familiarity with governments
•    Familiarity with or interest in sustainability
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
•    High School Diploma 
•    Currently Attending a College or University

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS: 
•    Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
•    Professional Communication skills (written and verbal) 
•    Strong technical and analytical competence in select areas of technology.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Power Point)
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
•    Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
 

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