Economic Development Advisory Services Intern (May 2025)

Your role

What you will do:

The Economic Development Advisory Services (EDAS) practice provides economic development services and strategies that help communities across the US to thrive. Their clients include economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, state and local governments and workforce agencies. With their assistance, these clients are better able to create new jobs and capital investment, improve workforce development, increase economic mobility, strengthen organizational effectiveness and amplify brand recognition.

As an Intern on their EDAS team, your role will include:

• Supporting clients and their teams while working to consistently deliver exceptional client service across the engagement lifecycle.
• Assisting the team with project processes including writing proposals, drafting contracts, managing project logistics, planning resources, reporting on progress and initiating client billing.
• Participating in stakeholder engagement, conducting research, sharing strategy ideas, and assisting the team with internal project processes.
• Conducting research and collecting input, including leading practice and trend research, and engaging with clients to gather input and inform solutions through methods such as focus groups, interviews and surveys.

About you

Job requirements and preferences:

• A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Urban Planning or a related field; supported by a strong academic record.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, as well as a strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and an entrepreneurial approach to work.
• Strong proficiency and a high level of comfort in engaging with people of various backgrounds and beliefs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work more than standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride-share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or an advanced degree in Taxation or Law; supported by a strong academic record.
• Familiarity with public economic and demographic data sources, such as the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Familiarity with mapping software, including ArcGIS and CartoDB.
• Experience building dashboards using data visualization software.

Compensation & benefits

The hourly pay range for this role can range from $34.62 - $40.87.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Pension and 401(k) Plans
• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Paid Time Off for EY Holidays
• Winter/Summer Breaks
• Personal/Family Care Leave
• Other Leaves of Absence for Well-being
• In-Person Work Expectation: 40-60% of the time

Training & development 

At EY you’ll benefit from professional experience and coaching, as well as insights into what life here is really like. Work on real projects and prepare yourself for a fast-paced world with a high-performance foundation. They offer a wide variety of programs that combine group activities, discussions, and training to help you build teamwork and communication skills.

Career progression

At EY with energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go. The broad business perspective you get in EY’s Assurance practice will serve as a launch pad to your career, whether you stay at EY to partner or seek a role in the C-suite. their easy-to-use Audit Career Framework will help you map your successful career path, understand just what’s expected of you, and access the right learning, experiences and coaching to support your career progression. Along the way, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the inner workings of business and draw on your accounting knowledge to help solve complex challenges.

Also, students and entry-level professionals at EY may have the opportunity to transition from internships and programs to full-time positions, building an exceptional career path.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• ey.com/en_ua/careers/rewards-and-benefits - CP
• ey.com/en_us/careers/student-entry-level-programs - TD
• youtube.com/@ernstyoung
• ey.com/en_ua/careers/careers-projects CP