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RW Ventures, LLC - Intern Position

RW Ventures, LLC - Intern Position

RW Ventures, LLC is an economic development firm specializing in market-based strategies for regional and community development. Examples of our current projects include the roll-out of a new approach to regional economic development in partnership with the Brookings Institution; designing a pilot project to enable large-scale, coordinated development of commercial corridors in underserved neighborhoods; developing the concept for a pilot project that would leverage neighborhood assets to support regional clusters; and crafting an economic development strategy for a segment of the local green economy. For more information on the firm, its partners, clients and projects, please visit our website, www.rw-ventures.com.

We seek an innovative, organized and highly motivated intern to play an integral role in implementing these and other projects.

Responsibilities:
 Conduct background research and literature reviews on varied topics, ranging from business culture to theories of market emergence and specific industry or occupational clusters
 Draft memos and reports on background research and analytic results
 Participate in project and team meetings to evaluate results
 Identify and define targeted strategies and products to address specific issues (e.g., human capital deployment, cluster development) for various geographies (neighborhood, region, etc.)
Qualifications:
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Analytical skills to compare, contrast and draw conclusions from complex information
 Time management and organizational skills to balance multiple projects
 Rapid acquisition of new knowledge and skills
 Ability to work in low-structure environment
 Attention to detail and sense of ownership for work products
 Experience in the economic development field a plus
Compensation: Based on experience

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume and writing sample via e-mail to gretchen@rw-ventures.com or fax to 312-332-8412.
Address cover letters to:

Gretchen Kosarko
Senior Associate
RW Ventures, LLC
30 W Monroe Street, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60603
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