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Research Intern for Community Improvement Districts (CIDs)

May 1, 2024
Open until filled.


Position: Research Intern on Community Improvement Districts (CIDs)

Location: Remote, with potential in-person meetings in Chamblee, GA

Type: Part-time, paid

Schedule: 8 - 10 weeks, Summer or Fall

About the Company

Pontem Resources is an Atlanta-based consulting firm that creates powerful connections and builds better places by bridging the worlds of commercial real estate and government. The firm focuses on collaborative, cost-sharing public-private partnerships built on strategies that imagine, structure, and fund critical infrastructure and the organizational models to sustain them. The firm specializes in Community Improvement District (CID) exploration, formation, management, and advisory services.

Overview

The firm seeks a part-time, high-energy, self-driven team member to support the research needs of its business and clients.  The successful applicant will help refine and build Pontem’s CID database by researching CIDs around metro Atlanta and Georgia. The position works with Pontem’s Client & Executive Coordinator as well as its founder and president.


Location

The position is remote with potential in-person meetings as needed. The in-person location is Chamblee, GA, with free parking and adjacent to a MARTA rail station (0.1 mi).


Intern Responsibilities

  • Research enabling legislation, formation, tax levies, revenues, and capital work programs.

  • Verify, update, and build upon the existing database using tax digests and other sources.

  • Compile data and case studies to support research findings and recommendations.

Skills/Qualifications

  • College degree or pursuing a degree(s).

  • Strong research and organizational skills with an attention to detail.

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently while adhering to timelines.

  • Proficiency with Airtable is desired, but not necessary.


Compensation

The internship pays $10/hr with a maximum of 80 hours projected.


Contact

If you’re passionate about community development and looking to gain valuable research experience, we encourage you to apply for this internship opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to kthule@pontemresources.com. The position is open until filled.

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