Community Development Intern

Community Development Intern

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Department: Community Planning

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Albany, NY

Reporting To: Nicole Allen

Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 / hour

Description

Artheon is seeking talented professionals to join our growing team in support of diverse engineering and environmental projects. Whether your background is in civil engineering, environmental science, or infrastructure design, this is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Community Development Intern

Artheon is seeking an entry-level Community Development Intern to join its Community Development Department in Albany, NY. This position is well suited for a current student, majoring in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, political science, communications, English, economics, or a related field that is interested in gaining hands-on experience in community development, grant writing, grant administration, and working with municipal clients.

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Researching state, federal, and other grant and funding opportunities;
• Reviewing and summarizing grant eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application requirements;
• Assisting with the preparation of grant applications, including narratives, budgets, supporting documentation, and required attachments;
• Maintaining grant tracking systems and project files;
• Coordinating with municipal clients, funding agencies, consultants, and other project partners;
• Assisting with grant administration, including reimbursement requests, financial documentation, progress reports, and other required reporting;
• Conducting research and compiling demographic, economic, financial, and other supporting information;
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations, correspondence, and other client materials; and
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a project team and communicate effectively with clients.
• Interest in municipal government, community development, grants, or public-sector programs.
• Previous coursework, internship experience, or exposure to grant writing, grant administration, municipal government, or community development is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with state or federal grant programs is a plus but not required.