The Sonoma County Economic Development Fellowship provides recent college graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience and make substantive contributions in economic research, report development, policy analysis, and project management in the field of county economic development. Each year the Sonoma County Economic Development Board Fellowship offers multiple Project Coordinator positions. The Project Coordinator position is a one-year paid position that runs from approximately mid July to the end of June. Students from all disciplines with research and report experience are encouraged to apply; applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the position.
In addition to research responsibilities, the Project Coordinator will be charged with coordinating advisory groups and taskforces comprised of leaders from local businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and community groups. During the yearlong program, Project Coordinators develop project management skills including budgeting, fundraising and strategic planning; and, they experience economic development first-hand.
Information on Sonoma County, the Economic Development Board, and examples of reports can be found on the EDB website: www.sonoma-county.org/edb.
