Co-Op/Intern 2 (City Planning)

City of Cincinnati • Ohio 45202, OH

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About The Position

The Co-Op/Intern for the City of Cincinnati Department of City Planning and Engagement will perform duties related to supporting the City Planning Commission, ongoing Neighborhood Plans, data analysis, map creation, engagement, and assistance with other special projects within the department under the guidance of a Senior City Planner. The Intern/Co-op will also have the ability to work with larger teams of professionals both from other internal city departments and external partners. The Co-Op/Intern is required to handle these duties in an effective, efficient, and professional manner. The Co-Op/Internship opportunity in the Department of City Planning and Engagement will provide a unique experience to a student interested in learning and mentorship from City Planning and Engagement staff. The student will ultimately be responsible for contributing to the following projects and associated work products.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit
• Be enrolled in an accredited institution
• Submit a City job application for employment
• Submit a resume
• Submit a portfolio of work that displays skills with GIS tools and the Adobe Creative Suite

Nice To Haves

• Skills with GIS tools
• Skills with the Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

• Work on planning projects such as zone changes, subdivisions, real estate, and transportation items, and will take at least one item through the City Planning Commission process.
• Prepare and send notices, create maps, write a staff report, and prepare a presentation for the City Planning Commission.
• Assist in the Environmental Review and Coordinated Site Review process.
• Assist in long-range planning projects, especially neighborhood plans.
• Help with mapping, writing, data analysis, research, and using products such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to help create the plan.
• Participate in community engagement sessions conducted by the department, including attending Public Staff Conferences, Community Engagement Meetings, neighborhood plan sessions, and working with the department’s Community Engagement Specialists.
• Work and sit in on various meetings about zoning, permitting, historic preservation, City Council sessions, and from other departments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed