Planning Intern

Classification: Planning Intern
Part-Time Internship / 15-25 hours per week average

Location: Municipal Building
425 S. Lexington Ave.
Burlington, NC 27215
(Work will be done primarily at the office)

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Purpose:
To create learning opportunities for an intern interested in a career as a City Planner.

Primary Duties: Collect data, conduct research on zoning-related tasks, perform document inventory, and provide technical and administrative support for the Department.

Duties will include:
• Conduct reviews, with the guidance of staff, of rezoning applications and new development in the City.
• Attend City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other meetings.
• Assist staff with the newly adopted UDO and implementation of the Maple Avenue Corridor Plan.
• Prepare agendas and other materials for presentations.
• Provide excellent customer service both in and out of the office setting.
• Perform records inventory and scanning, data collection, database development, and document editing.
• Support staff with general office administration.

Required Knowledge and Abilities: Must be able to comply with instructions, meet deadlines, and be timely; contribute technical knowledge and creativity to department staff. Excellent organizational and communication skills are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Earth, Adobe, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and website content development is desired. This position will occur in an office/indoor setting with occasional outdoor fieldwork. Appropriate business casual dress will be expected during working hours.

Qualifications: A valid Driver’s License is required. Candidates for this position must have completed one or more years of college courses in urban planning, public administration, or an associated academic field (i.e., sociology). Current enrollment is not required to apply.

Application: Please submit an application via the City government jobs.com portal, available here https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonnc/jobs/4154466/planning-intern?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.