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Comprehensive Planning Intern

Firm Name
City of Raleigh
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://raleighnc.gov/

Description

The City of Raleigh has an exciting opportunity to Intern with our Planning and Development department’s Comprehensive Planning team! 

Through a combination of workshops, mentorship, hands-on projects, and networking opportunities, the intern will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within the public sector. Students will work closely with experienced municipal government professionals, contribute to important projects and develop valuable skills in public administration. The intern experience includes a staff mentor and broad exposure to a wide range of public planning-related processes, including governing body, board/commission, and internal departmental meetings.

This is a temporary, hourly position without benefits

  • Undergraduate Students: $17 per hour
  • Graduate Students: $20 per hour

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Comprehensive Planning Intern will primarily support the development of Raleigh’s Next Comprehensive Plan. There will also be opportunities to work on special projects to support the public engagement and research work of the division.

Specific tasks include:

  • Contributing to policy development by helping convene and facilitate working groups of subject matter experts to develop policies in key areas of the next comprehensive plan
  • Supporting public engagement by developing surveys and other engagement tools
  • Researching best practices and innovative strategies for capital needs planning, sustainable growth management, and stabilization planning
  • Supporting implementation of the city’s BRT system through planning projects and city initiated rezoning initiatives

 

Typical Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and a student in good academic standing. Preference for students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in City and Regional Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy, Public Administration, or Communications. No previous office experience required. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong working knowledge of Office Suite software. Knowledge of GIS/Arcview and/or Adobe Creative Suite helpful but not required.

 

Interested students should apply by February 7th using the link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4797570/comprehensive-planning-intern

Job Details

Job Type
 Internship
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  February 7

Contact Information

Contact Name
Sarah Shaughnessy
Contact Email
Sarah.Shaughnessy@raleighnc.gov
Contact Phone
919-996-2234
Job Category:
Community Development, Internship, Land Use, Resiliency, Transportation
Job Sector:
Public