Employment Opportunities

Internship is available, please contact Carla Rhodes at CaRhodes@ci.camden.nj.us for more information.

Current Job Openings

ACCOUNTANT
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency is seeking an accounting professional with government/public finance experience to work on a temporary-to-permanent  basis.  This individual will perform routine work involved in the preparation, operations, and auditing of accounts; prepare financial statements and bank reconciliations; review various financial transactions and records for conformance with regulations and established accounting procedures; including check disbursements, journal entries, purchase orders, and perform related duties.   The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, including 21 semester hour credits in professional accounting subjects.  A minimum of three years’ experience is required.  Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software and experience with Edmunds financial accounting software is essential.  To explore this opportunity, please submit your cover letter, resume, and desired hourly/weekly rate to:  carhodes@ci.camden.nj.us  by the close of business on Friday, February 2. 

Graduate and Legal Internship Opportunities

Position Type:                   Full-Time and Part-Time, Fall, Spring, and Summer opportunities are available.

Contact Person:                Interns report to a designated senior staff member.   
Interested candidates should email resumes to carhodes@ci.camden.nj.us.
 
Hours Required:              Interns may work up to 20 hours per week.  Hours are scheduled with the supervising staff member.
 
Job Description:               The City of Camden Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has immediate
opportunities for interns to support commercial, housing, institutional development, environmental clean-up and property asset management operations.   Successful candidates will develop an understanding of issues relating to property acquisition and development as well as a unique blend
of legal, strategic communication and business experience, draft agreements
and board resolutions, attend meetings of the City Council and CRA Board of Commissioners, propose marketing strategy and materials, work with decision-makers and learn how to resolve issues. 
 
Interns will gain exposure to: 
§  Land Assemblage/Development
§  Urban Commercial, Housing, and Institutional Projects
§  Brownfields and Environmental Revitalization
§  Financial Institution Financing
§  Zoning
§  Tax Credits
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter describing their interest, qualifications, and career aspirations along with a writing sample. 
 
Application Deadline:   N/A
 
Payment:                            Paid internships dependent upon available funding.
 
Location:                             Camden City Hall, 520 Market Street, Suite 1300, Camden, NJ 
 
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CAMDENREDEVELOPMENT.ORG AND VIEW CAMDEN RISING AT https://www.youtube.com/embed/eH2TglwXADk.
OR CALL 856-757-7600