National CORE
The Intern - Planning will report to the Community Development Director. This person is responsible for supporting the Planning department with the following responsibilities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The Intern will play a vital role in supporting the Planning Department in the preparation of planning documents and assist in the coordination and management of tasks related to various local and regional planning topics.
The intern will develop a better understanding of the technical aspects of urban planning and how to create sustainable communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist the planning department with consulting, grants and development projects.
Professional networking with the team.
Training (OTJ) on planning and policy components (land use and zoning, urban design and physical environment, sustainability and community development)
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE The Intern - Development should have the following minimal skills:
An undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in a university or community college taking classes towards Geography, Planning, Environmental Science, Public Policy/Political Science, Public Administration, or other related fields.
Strong research skills, policy, data, and/or statistical analysis.
Experience preparing, writing, and presenting projects.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills, verbally and in writing.
Must be a self-starter who is extremely organized.
Basic knowledge of MS Office programs.
Comprehend and follow instructions.
Effective communication skills.
Work harmoniously with staff.
Perform simple and repetitive tasks.
Maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
Above average organizational skills.
Must be flexible and able to multitask effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Operate computer and office equipment
Work is primarily sedentary in nature
Valid driver's license, current insurance, vehicle available
FSLA
Non-Exempt
PAY
$20-25/hr
The Intern will play a vital role in supporting the Planning Department in the preparation of planning documents and assist in the coordination and management of tasks related to various local and regional planning topics.
The intern will develop a better understanding of the technical aspects of urban planning and how to create sustainable communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist the planning department with consulting, grants and development projects.
Professional networking with the team.
Training (OTJ) on planning and policy components (land use and zoning, urban design and physical environment, sustainability and community development)
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE The Intern - Development should have the following minimal skills:
An undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in a university or community college taking classes towards Geography, Planning, Environmental Science, Public Policy/Political Science, Public Administration, or other related fields.
Strong research skills, policy, data, and/or statistical analysis.
Experience preparing, writing, and presenting projects.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills, verbally and in writing.
Must be a self-starter who is extremely organized.
Basic knowledge of MS Office programs.
Comprehend and follow instructions.
Effective communication skills.
Work harmoniously with staff.
Perform simple and repetitive tasks.
Maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
Above average organizational skills.
Must be flexible and able to multitask effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Operate computer and office equipment
Work is primarily sedentary in nature
Valid driver's license, current insurance, vehicle available
FSLA
Non-Exempt
PAY
$20-25/hr