Planning Intern

The Town of Stallings is looking for a City Planning Student Intern for the summer (approx. 30 hours per week) and the academic year (approx. 10 hours per week). This position has the possibility to devise a part-time hybrid schedule; priority will be given to individuals who can work in the office.

 

Please email the Planning Director, Max Hsiang, at mhsiang@stallingsnc.org with any questions! Applications are due by March 1, 2024, and can be accessed from the Town’s website here: https://www.stallingsnc.org/Your-Government/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.

 

PLANNING INTERN

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

The Town of Stallings is looking for a city planning student intern for the summer (approx. 30 hours per week) and the academic year (approx. 10 hours per week). This position has the option to devise a hybrid schedule; priority will be given to individuals who can work in the office.

EXPECTED SALARY:

$10-20/hr, depending on qualifications

WORK LOCATION:

315 Stallings Rd, Stallings, NC 28104 – with a possibility of a part-time hybrid on-site and remote work schedule.

WHO WE ARE:

The Town of Stallings is a rapidly growing community in Union County with around 16,000 population. Located in Union County within the Charlotte metropolitan area and close to other important regional cities and job centers, Stallings is on track to become a thriving part of the growth and energy surrounding the Charlotte region. The Stallings Planning Department has three staff members, a Planning Director, Planning Tech, and a Code Enforcement Officer who focus on planning, zoning compliance, GIS, and Code Enforcement.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (DESCRIPTION):

The Planning Intern will gain valuable learning and work experience in areas such as Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) drafting, Comprehensive Land Use Planning, current, and long-range planning, inspections, code enforcement, GIS, and general local government operations, as well as assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by the Department and areas of interest highlighted by the selected candidate. The intern will benefit from hands-on experience with the following ongoing projects and activities: researching and drafting UDO and Comp Plan amendments and for various emerging issues such as but not limited to Transportation Oriented developments, tree save, parking requirements, tiny house developments; GIS projects, and preparation of staff reports and presentation of these UDO and Comp Plan amendments to Planning Board and Town Council; and based on the intern’s interest, opportunities to job shadow and/or work on projects with other town staff to get a well-rounded understanding of local government operations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED (MINIMUM MUST-HAVES):

The Town anticipates interning a city planning student with excellent communication, research, and time management skills, the ability to perform and interact in a team environment, and a desire to learn. Some GIS experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word are a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must perform the basic life operational support functions of stooping physically, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to compile and compute data and statistics, operate a computer terminal, read extensively, and proofread materials.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must complete a Town of Stallings application and submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity. For additional information, contact Max Hsiang, Director of Planning & Zoning, by email at mhsiang@stallingsnc.org.

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, background verifications, including references, and criminal record checks before employment.

The Town of Stallings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.