Arvada Urban Renewal Authority Intern
City of Arvada•Arvada, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
This position provides hands-on experience supporting redevelopment projects and public-private initiatives that shape the City of Arvada’s economic vitality and built environment. The internship offers learning outcomes in urban redevelopment, municipal planning, real estate development, economic revitalization strategies, legal frameworks governing land use, zoning, and public development agreements, public-sector contract review, policy analysis, community engagement, stakeholder communication, project management, and public budgeting and finance.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in: Urban Planning, Real Estate, Business, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Pre-Law, Legal Studies, or Law School (JD program), Construction Project Management
- Proficient knowledge of office practices including word processing, database management, and spreadsheets
- Ability to engage with the public and participate in community meetings
- Ability to demonstrate considerable judgment, tact, discretion and confidentiality
- Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing redevelopment proposals and contracts, site plans, and zoning-related materials
- Conduct research on land use regulations, planning frameworks, and urban design standards
- Support the preparation of planning reports, staff memos, and presentation materials
- Conduct market and feasibility research on real estate development projects
- Assist with analysis of development agreements, incentive structures, and public financing tools
- Support review and summarization of legal documents such as contracts, ordinances, and intergovernmental agreements
- Research municipal code, land use law, and public-private partnership frameworks
- Track redevelopment project milestones, timelines, and deliverables
- Assist in coordination between developers, consultants, attorneys, and public agencies
- Attend and document meetings with stakeholders and project partners
- Must be comfortable participating in public meetings, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement sessions
- Assist in preparing materials for public presentations and engagement events
- Help document community feedback and summarize public input for staff review
- Maintain project files, databases, and documentation systems
- Support the executive director with the financial management of the organization
- Prepare presentations, briefing memos, and internal reports
- Assist with GIS mapping, data visualization, or policy analysis as needed
- Support technology (Zoom) to facilitate monthly board meetings and community engagement meetings
Benefits
- Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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