Citizens Planning Institute Intern

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Planning and Development’s Citizens Planning Institute Unit is searching for a Summer 2026 Intern. The intern’s duties may include, but may not be limited to the following: Interview alumni and draft Citizen Planner in Action stories for the CPI website Develop quarterly CPI newsletter and alumni newsletter Assist with Neighborhood Tour program – (part of the Comprehensive Plan engagement) Create promotional videos for the program and the CPI in a Box Resource Assist with alumni group programming Assist with Comprehensive Plan –Phila2050-- engagement tactics and data analysis The maximum number of hours allocated for this role is a maximum of 20 hours per week. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Requirements

• Applicants should be enrolled in Graduate Level Program (preferred) in the fields of Regional or City Planning, Urban Studies, Social Work, or Preservation Planning
• Applicants should have experience in outreach and community engagement.
• Basic MS Office proficiency required.

Nice To Haves

• GIS (Geographic Information System) skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing Alumni
• Drafting Citizen Planner Action stories
• Developing CPI and Alumni Newsletters
• Assistance with Neighborhood Tour program
• Creation of promotional videos
• Assistance with Alumni Group programming
• Assistance with Engagement Tactics and Data Analytics

Benefits

• City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees