Citizens Planning Institute Intern

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Planning and Development’s Citizens Planning Institute is in search of a Fall 2026 Intern. This intern will work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week, in person. 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 Fall course development and logistics § 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 Essential Functions The essential functions for this internship may include: communications; writing, interviewing, comfort with emailing and calling members of the public. The position would suit an enthusiastic detail-oriented student interested in community planning and citizen advocacy issues with good communication skills. Basic MS Office proficiency required. GIS skills are preferred but not required. Skills in the following a plus but not required: Constant contact, Wordpress, Videography.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in Graduate Level Studies in Community Development, Public Administration, Social Work, or Communications
• Basic MS Office proficiency required.
• Must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• GIS skills are preferred but not required.
• Skills in Constant contact, Wordpress, Videography are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interview alumni and draft Citizen Planner in Action stories for the CPI website
• Develop quarterly CPI newsletter and alumni newsletter
• Assist with Fall course development and logistics
• 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
• Communications; writing, interviewing, comfort with emailing and calling members of the public.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
• Tuition Discounts and Scholarships (10% to 40% savings on educational expenses, potentially for spouse and dependents too)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern