Planning Department Intern
PLANNING
The paid intern will provide basic planning support in assigned area and will work within a general outline of work and under general supervision.
The intern will be provided with valuable experience within the Comprehensive Planning Division.
Typical tasks, but are not limited to:
- Project Support: Provide support to planning staff on various projects, including the Deep Creek Area Plan, South Norfolk Historic District Guidelines, and other comprehensive planning efforts.
- Research and Analysis: Conduct research on land use, zoning regulations, and development trends. Analyze data to support planning initiatives and projects.
- Community Engagement: Assist in organizing and participating in community meetings, workshops, and outreach events to gather public input on planning projects. Participation is schedule dependent.
- Mapping and GIS: Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to create maps, analyze spatial data, and support planning activities.
- Document Preparation: Assist in the preparation of planning documents, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Administrative Tasks: Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry.
Required Qualifications: Must be a college student in good academic standing, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation).