Comprehensive and Long-Range Planning Intern

The Comprehensive and Long-Range Planning Intern works in the City of Raleigh Planning and Development Department. This internship is a temporary, hourly employment opportunity with the City of Raleigh as a term position without benefits.

Start Date: May 20, 2024
End Date: August 12, 2024
Duration: 12 weeks
The pay rates and hours are as follows:
Undergraduate Students: $17 per hour
Graduate Students: $20 per hour
Weekly Commitment: Up to 30 hours between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Duties and Responsibilities
Work on special projects to support the public engagement and research work of the division, which may include:
Supporting implementation of the city’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system through planning projects and city initiated rezoning initiatives
Participating in the department’s efforts to initiate and refine a data dashboard
Researching best practices to develop a preliminary outline for stabilization planning playbook.
The intern experience includes a staff mentor and broad exposure to a wide range of public planning-related processes, such as governing body, board/commission, and internal departmental meetings.
Typical Qualifications
Education:
Must be a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in good academic standing.

Experience:
No previous office experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Enrollment in a program leading to a degree in City and Regional Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy, Public Administration, or Communications
Knowledge of GIS and Adobe Creative Suite is helpful, but not required
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong working knowledge of Office Suite software
Knowledge of GIS and Adobe Creative Suite, or the ability to obtain this knowledge post-hire
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.